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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.17, 27,797.22 and 11,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.17, 27,797.22 and 11,190.44 is: 15,442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.17 : 27,797.22 = 11,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.17/27,797.22 = 11,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.17x = 27,797.22 × 11,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.17x = 311,062,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,062,983.59/20,143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.60

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