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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,267.79, 27,970.23 and 11,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,267.79, 27,970.23 and 11,315.40 is: 15,615.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,267.79 : 27,970.23 = 11,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,267.79/27,970.23 = 11,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,267.79x = 27,970.23 × 11,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,267.79x = 316,494,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,494,340.54/20,267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.63

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