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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.62, 27,806.54 and 11,197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.62, 27,806.54 and 11,197.56 is: 15,451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.62 : 27,806.54 = 11,197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.62/27,806.54 = 11,197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.62x = 27,806.54 × 11,197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.62x = 311,365,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,365,400.04/20,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.90

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