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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,198.52, 27,869.71 and 11,700.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,198.52, 27,869.71 and 11,700.13 is: 16,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,198.52 : 27,869.71 = 11,700.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,198.52/27,869.71 = 11,700.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,198.52x = 27,869.71 × 11,700.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,198.52x = 326,079,230.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,079,230.06/20,198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,143.72

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