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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,243.98, 27,936.84 and 11,292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,243.98, 27,936.84 and 11,292.06 is: 15,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,243.98 : 27,936.84 = 11,292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,243.98/27,936.84 = 11,292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,243.98x = 27,936.84 × 11,292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,243.98x = 315,464,473.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,464,473.49/20,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.13

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