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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.91, 27,750.85 and 11,157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.91, 27,750.85 and 11,157.29 is: 15,398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.91 : 27,750.85 = 11,157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.91/27,750.85 = 11,157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.91x = 27,750.85 × 11,157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.91x = 309,624,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,624,437.47/20,106.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,398.91

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