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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,275.70, 27,980.53 and 11,323.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,275.70, 27,980.53 and 11,323.53 is: 15,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,275.70 : 27,980.53 = 11,323.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,275.70/27,980.53 = 11,323.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,275.70x = 27,980.53 × 11,323.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,275.70x = 316,838,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,838,314.25/20,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.51

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