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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,264.70, 27,965.28 and 11,311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,264.70, 27,965.28 and 11,311.92 is: 15,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,264.70 : 27,965.28 = 11,311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,264.70/27,965.28 = 11,311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,264.70x = 27,965.28 × 11,311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,264.70x = 316,341,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,341,010.14/20,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,610.45

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