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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,270.10, 27,972.48 and 11,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,270.10, 27,972.48 and 11,317.76 is: 15,618.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,270.10 : 27,972.48 = 11,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,270.10/27,972.48 = 11,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,270.10x = 27,972.48 × 11,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,270.10x = 316,585,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,585,815.24/20,270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,618.36

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