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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,262.96, 27,963.36 and 11,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,262.96, 27,963.36 and 11,310.12 is: 15,608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,262.96 : 27,963.36 = 11,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,262.96/27,963.36 = 11,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,262.96x = 27,963.36 × 11,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,262.96x = 316,268,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,268,957.20/20,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,608.23

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