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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.66, 27,795.15 and 11,188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.66, 27,795.15 and 11,188.94 is: 15,440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.66 : 27,795.15 = 11,188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.66/27,795.15 = 11,188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.66x = 27,795.15 × 11,188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.66x = 310,998,126.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,998,126.67/20,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.54

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