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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.16, 27,805.28 and 11,196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.16, 27,805.28 and 11,196.23 is: 15,450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.16 : 27,805.28 = 11,196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.16/27,805.28 = 11,196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.16x = 27,805.28 × 11,196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.16x = 311,314,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,314,115.09/20,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.48

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