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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,263.24, 27,964.68 and 11,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,263.24, 27,964.68 and 11,312.50 is: 15,612.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,263.24 : 27,964.68 = 11,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,263.24/27,964.68 = 11,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,263.24x = 27,964.68 × 11,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,263.24x = 316,350,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,350,442.50/20,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.04

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