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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.74, 27,795.57 and 11,190.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.74, 27,795.57 and 11,190.07 is: 15,442.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.74 : 27,795.57 = 11,190.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.74/27,795.57 = 11,190.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.74x = 27,795.57 × 11,190.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.74x = 311,034,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,034,235.01/20,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.28

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