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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,250.81, 27,946.08 and 11,298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,250.81, 27,946.08 and 11,298.29 is: 15,591.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,250.81 : 27,946.08 = 11,298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,250.81/27,946.08 = 11,298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,250.81x = 27,946.08 × 11,298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,250.81x = 315,742,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,742,776.47/20,250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,591.61

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