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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,152.54, 27,810.48 and 11,199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,152.54, 27,810.48 and 11,199.76 is: 15,455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,152.54 : 27,810.48 = 11,199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,152.54/27,810.48 = 11,199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,152.54x = 27,810.48 × 11,199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,152.54x = 311,470,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,470,701.48/20,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.65

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