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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.06, 27,805.08 and 11,196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.06, 27,805.08 and 11,196.34 is: 15,450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.06 : 27,805.08 = 11,196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.06/27,805.08 = 11,196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.06x = 27,805.08 × 11,196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.06x = 311,315,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,315,129.41/20,149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.60

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