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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,252.43, 27,946.22 and 11,300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,252.43, 27,946.22 and 11,300.31 is: 15,593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,252.43 : 27,946.22 = 11,300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,252.43/27,946.22 = 11,300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,252.43x = 27,946.22 × 11,300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,252.43x = 315,800,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,800,892.83/20,252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.23

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