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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,097.20, 27,733.08 and 11,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,097.20, 27,733.08 and 11,144 is: 15,378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,097.20 : 27,733.08 = 11,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,097.20/27,733.08 = 11,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,097.20x = 27,733.08 × 11,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,097.20x = 309,057,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,057,443.52/20,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,378.13

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