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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,153.63, 27,807.72 and 11,199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,153.63, 27,807.72 and 11,199.26 is: 15,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,153.63 : 27,807.72 = 11,199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,153.63/27,807.72 = 11,199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,153.63x = 27,807.72 × 11,199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,153.63x = 311,425,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,425,886.29/20,153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,452.60

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