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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,046.29, 27,663.46 and 11,093.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,046.29, 27,663.46 and 11,093.79 is: 15,309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,046.29 : 27,663.46 = 11,093.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,046.29/27,663.46 = 11,093.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,046.29x = 27,663.46 × 11,093.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,046.29x = 306,892,615.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,892,615.91/20,046.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,309.20

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