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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.47, 27,806.06 and 11,196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.47, 27,806.06 and 11,196.78 is: 15,451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.47 : 27,806.06 = 11,196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.47/27,806.06 = 11,196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.47x = 27,806.06 × 11,196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.47x = 311,338,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,338,260.21/20,149.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.44

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