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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.98, 27,869.00 and 11,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.98, 27,869.00 and 11,699.60 is: 16,143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.98 : 27,869.00 = 11,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.98/27,869.00 = 11,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.98x = 27,869.00 × 11,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.98x = 326,055,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,055,954.56/20,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,143.00

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