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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,275.44, 27,979.84 and 11,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,275.44, 27,979.84 and 11,323.32 is: 15,626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,275.44 : 27,979.84 = 11,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,275.44/27,979.84 = 11,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,275.44x = 27,979.84 × 11,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,275.44x = 316,824,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,824,681.87/20,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.03

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