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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,261.19, 27,961.83 and 11,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,261.19, 27,961.83 and 11,310.44 is: 15,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,261.19 : 27,961.83 = 11,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,261.19/27,961.83 = 11,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,261.19x = 27,961.83 × 11,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,261.19x = 316,260,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,260,460.70/20,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,609.18

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