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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,277.06, 27,979.86 and 11,324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,277.06, 27,979.86 and 11,324.26 is: 15,626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,277.06 : 27,979.86 = 11,324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,277.06/27,979.86 = 11,324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,277.06x = 27,979.86 × 11,324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,277.06x = 316,851,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,851,209.40/20,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.09

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