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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.29, 27,668.99 and 11,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.29, 27,668.99 and 11,097.26 is: 15,314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.29 : 27,668.99 = 11,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.29/27,668.99 = 11,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.29x = 27,668.99 × 11,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.29x = 307,050,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,050,072.88/20,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,314.00

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