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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,250.84, 27,947.40 and 11,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,250.84, 27,947.40 and 11,298.36 is: 15,592.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,250.84 : 27,947.40 = 11,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,250.84/27,947.40 = 11,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,250.84x = 27,947.40 × 11,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,250.84x = 315,759,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,759,786.26/20,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.43

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