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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.08, 27,802.58 and 11,195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.08, 27,802.58 and 11,195.01 is: 15,448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.08 : 27,802.58 = 11,195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.08/27,802.58 = 11,195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.08x = 27,802.58 × 11,195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.08x = 311,250,105.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,250,105.15/20,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,448.13

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