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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,146.02, 27,801.09 and 11,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,146.02, 27,801.09 and 11,193 is: 15,446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,146.02 : 27,801.09 = 11,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,146.02/27,801.09 = 11,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,146.02x = 27,801.09 × 11,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,146.02x = 311,177,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,177,600.37/20,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,446.11

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