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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,275.36, 27,979.72 and 11,323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,275.36, 27,979.72 and 11,323.02 is: 15,625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,275.36 : 27,979.72 = 11,323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,275.36/27,979.72 = 11,323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,275.36x = 27,979.72 × 11,323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,275.36x = 316,814,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,814,929.15/20,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.61

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