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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,275.08, 27,979.76 and 11,322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,275.08, 27,979.76 and 11,322.70 is: 15,625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,275.08 : 27,979.76 = 11,322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,275.08/27,979.76 = 11,322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,275.08x = 27,979.76 × 11,322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,275.08x = 316,806,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,806,428.55/20,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.41

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