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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,265.66, 27,966.60 and 11,314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,265.66, 27,966.60 and 11,314.89 is: 15,614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,265.66 : 27,966.60 = 11,314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,265.66/27,966.60 = 11,314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,265.66x = 27,966.60 × 11,314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,265.66x = 316,439,002.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,439,002.67/20,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.54

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