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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,111.14, 27,753.60 and 11,158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,111.14, 27,753.60 and 11,158.93 is: 15,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,111.14 : 27,753.60 = 11,158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,111.14/27,753.60 = 11,158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,111.14x = 27,753.60 × 11,158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,111.14x = 309,700,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,700,479.65/20,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.45

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