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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,274.72, 27,979.15 and 11,322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,274.72, 27,979.15 and 11,322.19 is: 15,624.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,274.72 : 27,979.15 = 11,322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,274.72/27,979.15 = 11,322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,274.72x = 27,979.15 × 11,322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,274.72x = 316,785,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,785,252.34/20,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,624.64

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