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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.52, 27,792.99 and 11,187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.52, 27,792.99 and 11,187.32 is: 15,437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.52 : 27,792.99 = 11,187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.52/27,792.99 = 11,187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.52x = 27,792.99 × 11,187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.52x = 310,928,933.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,928,933.92/20,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,437.98

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