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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.86, 27,795.57 and 11,189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.86, 27,795.57 and 11,189.34 is: 15,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.86 : 27,795.57 = 11,189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.86/27,795.57 = 11,189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.86x = 27,795.57 × 11,189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.86x = 311,014,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,014,083.22/20,140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,441.95

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