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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,086.72, 27,719.23 and 11,134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,086.72, 27,719.23 and 11,134.14 is: 15,364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,086.72 : 27,719.23 = 11,134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,086.72/27,719.23 = 11,134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,086.72x = 27,719.23 × 11,134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,086.72x = 308,629,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,629,832.53/20,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.87

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