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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.11, 27,804.51 and 11,073.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.11, 27,804.51 and 11,073.37 is: 15,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.11 : 27,804.51 = 11,073.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.11/27,804.51 = 11,073.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.11x = 27,804.51 × 11,073.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.11x = 307,889,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,889,571.53/20,148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,281.32

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