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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.69, 27,735.76 and 11,147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.69, 27,735.76 and 11,147.17 is: 15,382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.69 : 27,735.76 = 11,147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.69/27,735.76 = 11,147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.69x = 27,735.76 × 11,147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.69x = 309,175,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,175,231.80/20,099.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.09

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