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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.58, 27,804.65 and 11,196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.58, 27,804.65 and 11,196.51 is: 15,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.58 : 27,804.65 = 11,196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.58/27,804.65 = 11,196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.58x = 27,804.65 × 11,196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.58x = 311,314,985.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,314,985.79/20,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.20

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