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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,273.11, 27,976.59 and 11,320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,273.11, 27,976.59 and 11,320.53 is: 15,622.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,273.11 : 27,976.59 = 11,320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,273.11/27,976.59 = 11,320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,273.11x = 27,976.59 × 11,320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,273.11x = 316,709,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,709,826.39/20,273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,622.16

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