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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,137.78, 27,790.13 and 11,186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,137.78, 27,790.13 and 11,186.11 is: 15,436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,137.78 : 27,790.13 = 11,186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,137.78/27,790.13 = 11,186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,137.78x = 27,790.13 × 11,186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,137.78x = 310,863,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,863,451.09/20,137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,436.83

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