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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.34, 27,737.10 and 11,146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.34, 27,737.10 and 11,146.55 is: 15,382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.34 : 27,737.10 = 11,146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.34/27,737.10 = 11,146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.34x = 27,737.10 × 11,146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.34x = 309,172,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,172,833.32/20,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.24

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