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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,264.85, 27,965.39 and 11,190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,264.85, 27,965.39 and 11,190.42 is: 15,442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,264.85 : 27,965.39 = 11,190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,264.85/27,965.39 = 11,190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,264.85x = 27,965.39 × 11,190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,264.85x = 312,944,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,944,403.61/20,264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.72

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