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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.09, 27,803.14 and 11,195.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.09, 27,803.14 and 11,195.29 is: 15,448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.09 : 27,803.14 = 11,195.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.09/27,803.14 = 11,195.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.09x = 27,803.14 × 11,195.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.09x = 311,264,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,264,154.62/20,148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,448.82

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