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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,279.25, 27,985.37 and 11,447.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,279.25, 27,985.37 and 11,447.25 is: 15,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,279.25 : 27,985.37 = 11,447.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,279.25/27,985.37 = 11,447.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,279.25x = 27,985.37 × 11,447.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,279.25x = 320,355,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,355,469.50/20,279.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,797.21

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