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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.68, 27,806.58 and 11,197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.68, 27,806.58 and 11,197.48 is: 15,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.68 : 27,806.58 = 11,197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.68/27,806.58 = 11,197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.68x = 27,806.58 × 11,197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.68x = 311,363,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,363,623.42/20,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.77

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