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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.58, 27,808.62 and 11,198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.58, 27,808.62 and 11,198.86 is: 15,454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.58 : 27,808.62 = 11,198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.58/27,808.62 = 11,198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.58x = 27,808.62 × 11,198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.58x = 311,424,842.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,424,842.17/20,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,454.12

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