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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,097.62, 27,736.38 and 11,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,097.62, 27,736.38 and 11,148 is: 15,385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,097.62 : 27,736.38 = 11,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,097.62/27,736.38 = 11,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,097.62x = 27,736.38 × 11,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,097.62x = 309,205,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,205,164.24/20,097.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.16

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