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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,274.09, 27,977.96 and 11,321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,274.09, 27,977.96 and 11,321.75 is: 15,623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,274.09 : 27,977.96 = 11,321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,274.09/27,977.96 = 11,321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,274.09x = 27,977.96 × 11,321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,274.09x = 316,759,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,759,272.13/20,274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.85

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