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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,094.24, 27,729.58 and 11,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,094.24, 27,729.58 and 11,141.66 is: 15,375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,094.24 : 27,729.58 = 11,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,094.24/27,729.58 = 11,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,094.24x = 27,729.58 × 11,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,094.24x = 308,953,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,953,552.30/20,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,375.23

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