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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,104.14, 27,743.94 and 11,151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,104.14, 27,743.94 and 11,151.90 is: 15,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104.14 : 27,743.94 = 11,151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104.14/27,743.94 = 11,151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104.14x = 27,743.94 × 11,151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104.14x = 309,397,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,397,644.49/20,104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,389.75

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