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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,102.92, 27,741.84 and 11,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,102.92, 27,741.84 and 11,150.44 is: 15,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,102.92 : 27,741.84 = 11,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,102.92/27,741.84 = 11,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,102.92x = 27,741.84 × 11,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,102.92x = 309,333,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,333,666.66/20,102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,387.50

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