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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,250.09, 27,944.72 and 11,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,250.09, 27,944.72 and 11,176.30 is: 15,423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,250.09 : 27,944.72 = 11,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,250.09/27,944.72 = 11,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,250.09x = 27,944.72 × 11,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,250.09x = 312,318,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,318,574.14/20,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.07

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