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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.63, 27,804.96 and 11,197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.63, 27,804.96 and 11,197.26 is: 15,449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.63 : 27,804.96 = 11,197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.63/27,804.96 = 11,197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.63x = 27,804.96 × 11,197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.63x = 311,339,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,339,366.41/20,151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.84

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