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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,154.69, 27,811.76 and 11,199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,154.69, 27,811.76 and 11,199.33 is: 15,454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,154.69 : 27,811.76 = 11,199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,154.69/27,811.76 = 11,199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,154.69x = 27,811.76 × 11,199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,154.69x = 311,473,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,473,022.12/20,154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,454.12

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