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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,277.05, 27,979.55 and 11,323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,277.05, 27,979.55 and 11,323.41 is: 15,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,277.05 : 27,979.55 = 11,323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,277.05/27,979.55 = 11,323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,277.05x = 27,979.55 × 11,323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,277.05x = 316,823,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,823,916.27/20,277.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,624.75

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