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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,097.78, 27,734.80 and 11,145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,097.78, 27,734.80 and 11,145.29 is: 15,380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,097.78 : 27,734.80 = 11,145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,097.78/27,734.80 = 11,145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,097.78x = 27,734.80 × 11,145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,097.78x = 309,112,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,112,389.09/20,097.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,380.42

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