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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,274.46, 27,978.89 and 11,322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,274.46, 27,978.89 and 11,322.07 is: 15,624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,274.46 : 27,978.89 = 11,322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,274.46/27,978.89 = 11,322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,274.46x = 27,978.89 × 11,322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,274.46x = 316,778,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,778,951.10/20,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,624.53

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