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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.87, 27,737.81 and 11,148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.87, 27,737.81 and 11,148.74 is: 15,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.87 : 27,737.81 = 11,148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.87/27,737.81 = 11,148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.87x = 27,737.81 × 11,148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.87x = 309,241,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,241,437.43/20,099.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.25

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