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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.61, 27,735.60 and 11,146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.61, 27,735.60 and 11,146.95 is: 15,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.61 : 27,735.60 = 11,146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.61/27,735.60 = 11,146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.61x = 27,735.60 × 11,146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.61x = 309,167,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,167,346.42/20,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.76

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