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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,262.66, 27,961.58 and 11,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,262.66, 27,961.58 and 11,309.96 is: 15,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,262.66 : 27,961.58 = 11,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,262.66/27,961.58 = 11,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,262.66x = 27,961.58 × 11,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,262.66x = 316,244,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,244,154.98/20,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,607.24

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