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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,279.19, 27,983.97 and 11,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,279.19, 27,983.97 and 11,326.26 is: 15,629.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,279.19 : 27,983.97 = 11,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,279.19/27,983.97 = 11,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,279.19x = 27,983.97 × 11,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,279.19x = 316,953,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,953,720.05/20,279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,629.51

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