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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,270.61, 27,973.17 and 11,318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,270.61, 27,973.17 and 11,318.27 is: 15,619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,270.61 : 27,973.17 = 11,318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,270.61/27,973.17 = 11,318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,270.61x = 27,973.17 × 11,318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,270.61x = 316,607,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,607,750.95/20,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,619.05

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