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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,262.24, 27,963.30 and 11,311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,262.24, 27,963.30 and 11,311.50 is: 15,610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,262.24 : 27,963.30 = 11,311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,262.24/27,963.30 = 11,311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,262.24x = 27,963.30 × 11,311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,262.24x = 316,306,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,306,867.95/20,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,610.66

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