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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.28, 27,811.90 and 11,200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.28, 27,811.90 and 11,200.92 is: 15,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.28 : 27,811.90 = 11,200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.28/27,811.90 = 11,200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.28x = 27,811.90 × 11,200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.28x = 311,518,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,518,866.95/20,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.78

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