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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,271.08, 27,973.82 and 11,318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,271.08, 27,973.82 and 11,318.74 is: 15,619.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,271.08 : 27,973.82 = 11,318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,271.08/27,973.82 = 11,318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,271.08x = 27,973.82 × 11,318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,271.08x = 316,628,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,628,353.75/20,271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,619.71

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