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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.83, 27,669.87 and 11,098.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.83, 27,669.87 and 11,098.17 is: 15,315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.83 : 27,669.87 = 11,098.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.83/27,669.87 = 11,098.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.83x = 27,669.87 × 11,098.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.83x = 307,084,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,084,921.14/20,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,315.32

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