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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,102.67, 27,739.85 and 11,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,102.67, 27,739.85 and 11,150.14 is: 15,386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,102.67 : 27,739.85 = 11,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,102.67/27,739.85 = 11,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,102.67x = 27,739.85 × 11,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,102.67x = 309,303,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,303,211.08/20,102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,386.18

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