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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.24, 27,797.64 and 11,191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.24, 27,797.64 and 11,191.56 is: 15,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.24 : 27,797.64 = 11,191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.24/27,797.64 = 11,191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.24x = 27,797.64 × 11,191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.24x = 311,098,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,098,955.92/20,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.34

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