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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,271.74, 27,974.90 and 11,319.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,271.74, 27,974.90 and 11,319.21 is: 15,620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,271.74 : 27,974.90 = 11,319.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,271.74/27,974.90 = 11,319.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,271.74x = 27,974.90 × 11,319.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,271.74x = 316,653,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,653,796.13/20,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,620.46

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