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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,261.07, 27,961.17 and 11,308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,261.07, 27,961.17 and 11,308.62 is: 15,606.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,261.07 : 27,961.17 = 11,308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,261.07/27,961.17 = 11,308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,261.07x = 27,961.17 × 11,308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,261.07x = 316,202,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,202,246.29/20,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.39

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