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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.16, 27,806.65 and 11,197.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.16, 27,806.65 and 11,197.23 is: 15,451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.16 : 27,806.65 = 11,197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.16/27,806.65 = 11,197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.16x = 27,806.65 × 11,197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.16x = 311,357,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,357,455.58/20,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.86

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