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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.74, 27,801.08 and 11,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.74, 27,801.08 and 11,194.08 is: 15,447.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.74 : 27,801.08 = 11,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.74/27,801.08 = 11,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.74x = 27,801.08 × 11,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.74x = 311,207,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,207,513.61/20,145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.81

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