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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.97, 27,794.49 and 11,189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.97, 27,794.49 and 11,189.09 is: 15,440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.97 : 27,794.49 = 11,189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.97/27,794.49 = 11,189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.97x = 27,794.49 × 11,189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.97x = 310,994,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,994,984.24/20,141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.15

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