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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.49, 27,792.64 and 11,187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.49, 27,792.64 and 11,187.43 is: 15,437.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.49 : 27,792.64 = 11,187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.49/27,792.64 = 11,187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.49x = 27,792.64 × 11,187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.49x = 310,928,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,928,214.52/20,140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,437.97

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