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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.51, 27,793.88 and 11,188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.51, 27,793.88 and 11,188.85 is: 15,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.51 : 27,793.88 = 11,188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.51/27,793.88 = 11,188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.51x = 27,793.88 × 11,188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.51x = 310,981,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,981,554.24/20,140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.60

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