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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,273.86, 27,977.63 and 11,321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,273.86, 27,977.63 and 11,321.27 is: 15,623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,273.86 : 27,977.63 = 11,321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,273.86/27,977.63 = 11,321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,273.86x = 27,977.63 × 11,321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,273.86x = 316,742,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,742,303.19/20,273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.19

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