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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,250.30, 27,946.82 and 11,299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,250.30, 27,946.82 and 11,299.55 is: 15,594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,250.30 : 27,946.82 = 11,299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,250.30/27,946.82 = 11,299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,250.30x = 27,946.82 × 11,299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,250.30x = 315,786,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,786,535.65/20,250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,594.16

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