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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,047.50, 27,665.95 and 11,094.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,047.50, 27,665.95 and 11,094.77 is: 15,311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,047.50 : 27,665.95 = 11,094.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,047.50/27,665.95 = 11,094.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,047.50x = 27,665.95 × 11,094.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,047.50x = 306,947,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,947,352.08/20,047.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,311.00

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