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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.08, 27,807.82 and 11,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.08, 27,807.82 and 11,198.24 is: 15,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.08 : 27,807.82 = 11,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.08/27,807.82 = 11,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.08x = 27,807.82 × 11,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.08x = 311,398,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,398,642.24/20,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,453.20

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