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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.22, 27,804.57 and 11,195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.22, 27,804.57 and 11,195.51 is: 15,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.22 : 27,804.57 = 11,195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.22/27,804.57 = 11,195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.22x = 27,804.57 × 11,195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.22x = 311,286,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,286,410.99/20,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.82

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