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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,279.12, 27,985.13 and 11,326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,279.12, 27,985.13 and 11,326.63 is: 15,630.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,279.12 : 27,985.13 = 11,326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,279.12/27,985.13 = 11,326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,279.12x = 27,985.13 × 11,326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,279.12x = 316,977,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,977,213.01/20,279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,630.72

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