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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.52, 27,794.75 and 11,188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.52, 27,794.75 and 11,188.09 is: 15,440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.52 : 27,794.75 = 11,188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.52/27,794.75 = 11,188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.52x = 27,794.75 × 11,188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.52x = 310,970,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,970,164.53/20,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.03

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