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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.34, 27,807.46 and 11,077.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.34, 27,807.46 and 11,077.36 is: 15,285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.34 : 27,807.46 = 11,077.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.34/27,807.46 = 11,077.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.34x = 27,807.46 × 11,077.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.34x = 308,033,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,033,147.89/20,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.99

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