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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,046.56, 27,664.82 and 11,094.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,046.56, 27,664.82 and 11,094.89 is: 15,311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,046.56 : 27,664.82 = 11,094.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,046.56/27,664.82 = 11,094.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,046.56x = 27,664.82 × 11,094.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,046.56x = 306,937,940.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,937,940.97/20,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,311.26

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