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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.39, 27,997.25 and 11,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.39, 27,997.25 and 11,337.62 is: 15,641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.39 : 27,997.25 = 11,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.39/27,997.25 = 11,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.39x = 27,997.25 × 11,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.39x = 317,422,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,422,142.36/20,293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,641.66

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