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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,251.35, 27,946.94 and 11,299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,251.35, 27,946.94 and 11,299.23 is: 15,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,251.35 : 27,946.94 = 11,299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,251.35/27,946.94 = 11,299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,251.35x = 27,946.94 × 11,299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,251.35x = 315,778,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,778,846.36/20,251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.98

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