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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,273.15, 27,976.89 and 11,320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,273.15, 27,976.89 and 11,320.66 is: 15,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,273.15 : 27,976.89 = 11,320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,273.15/27,976.89 = 11,320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,273.15x = 27,976.89 × 11,320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,273.15x = 316,716,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,716,936.97/20,273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,622.48

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