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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,251.80, 27,947.41 and 11,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,251.80, 27,947.41 and 11,299.30 is: 15,592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,251.80 : 27,947.41 = 11,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,251.80/27,947.41 = 11,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,251.80x = 27,947.41 × 11,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,251.80x = 315,786,169.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,786,169.81/20,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.99

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