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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.20, 27,804.08 and 11,194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.20, 27,804.08 and 11,194.72 is: 15,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.20 : 27,804.08 = 11,194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.20/27,804.08 = 11,194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.20x = 27,804.08 × 11,194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.20x = 311,258,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,258,890.46/20,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.24

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