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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,272.03, 27,975.42 and 11,319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,272.03, 27,975.42 and 11,319.55 is: 15,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,272.03 : 27,975.42 = 11,319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,272.03/27,975.42 = 11,319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,272.03x = 27,975.42 × 11,319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,272.03x = 316,669,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,669,095.52/20,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,620.99

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