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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,094.30, 27,729.09 and 11,141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,094.30, 27,729.09 and 11,141.72 is: 15,374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,094.30 : 27,729.09 = 11,141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,094.30/27,729.09 = 11,141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,094.30x = 27,729.09 × 11,141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,094.30x = 308,949,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,949,617.99/20,094.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,374.99

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