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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,247.78, 27,944.10 and 11,298.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,247.78, 27,944.10 and 11,298.39 is: 15,592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,247.78 : 27,944.10 = 11,298.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,247.78/27,944.10 = 11,298.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,247.78x = 27,944.10 × 11,298.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,247.78x = 315,723,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,723,340.00/20,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.99

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