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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.63, 27,736.14 and 11,146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.63, 27,736.14 and 11,146.81 is: 15,381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.63 : 27,736.14 = 11,146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.63/27,736.14 = 11,146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.63x = 27,736.14 × 11,146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.63x = 309,169,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,169,482.71/20,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.85

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