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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,273.10, 27,976.62 and 11,320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,273.10, 27,976.62 and 11,320.76 is: 15,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,273.10 : 27,976.62 = 11,320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,273.10/27,976.62 = 11,320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,273.10x = 27,976.62 × 11,320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,273.10x = 316,716,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,716,600.63/20,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,622.50

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