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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,250.97, 27,946.30 and 11,297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,250.97, 27,946.30 and 11,297.94 is: 15,591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,250.97 : 27,946.30 = 11,297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,250.97/27,946.30 = 11,297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,250.97x = 27,946.30 × 11,297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,250.97x = 315,735,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,735,620.62/20,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,591.14

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