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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.98, 27,796.32 and 11,190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.98, 27,796.32 and 11,190.30 is: 15,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.98 : 27,796.32 = 11,190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.98/27,796.32 = 11,190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.98x = 27,796.32 × 11,190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.98x = 311,049,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,049,159.70/20,140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.60

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