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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,290.56, 27,998.22 and 11,337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,290.56, 27,998.22 and 11,337.63 is: 15,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,290.56 : 27,998.22 = 11,337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,290.56/27,998.22 = 11,337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,290.56x = 27,998.22 × 11,337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,290.56x = 317,433,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,433,459.02/20,290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,644.39

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