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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.03, 27,966.69 and 11,315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.03, 27,966.69 and 11,315.10 is: 15,613.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.03 : 27,966.69 = 11,315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.03/27,966.69 = 11,315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.03x = 27,966.69 × 11,315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.03x = 316,445,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,445,894.02/20,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,613.06

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