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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.77, 27,809.47 and 11,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.77, 27,809.47 and 11,199.04 is: 15,454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.77 : 27,809.47 = 11,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.77/27,809.47 = 11,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.77x = 27,809.47 × 11,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.77x = 311,439,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,439,366.91/20,151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,454.69

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