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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,047.30, 27,664.85 and 11,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,047.30, 27,664.85 and 11,094.28 is: 15,309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,047.30 : 27,664.85 = 11,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,047.30/27,664.85 = 11,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,047.30x = 27,664.85 × 11,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,047.30x = 306,921,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,921,550.63/20,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,309.87

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