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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,094.34, 27,729.90 and 11,141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,094.34, 27,729.90 and 11,141.86 is: 15,375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,094.34 : 27,729.90 = 11,141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,094.34/27,729.90 = 11,141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,094.34x = 27,729.90 × 11,141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,094.34x = 308,962,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,962,663.61/20,094.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,375.61

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