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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.24, 27,806.05 and 11,197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.24, 27,806.05 and 11,197.22 is: 15,451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.24 : 27,806.05 = 11,197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.24/27,806.05 = 11,197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.24x = 27,806.05 × 11,197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.24x = 311,350,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,350,459.18/20,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.45

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