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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.97, 27,736.57 and 11,146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.97, 27,736.57 and 11,146.63 is: 15,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.97 : 27,736.57 = 11,146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.97/27,736.57 = 11,146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.97x = 27,736.57 × 11,146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.97x = 309,169,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,169,227.53/20,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.58

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