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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,246.04, 27,940.23 and 11,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,246.04, 27,940.23 and 11,747.52 is: 16,211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,246.04 : 27,940.23 = 11,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,246.04/27,940.23 = 11,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,246.04x = 27,940.23 × 11,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,246.04x = 328,228,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,228,410.73/20,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,211.98

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