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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.39, 27,854.08 and 11,231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.39, 27,854.08 and 11,231.87 is: 15,499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.39 : 27,854.08 = 11,231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.39/27,854.08 = 11,231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.39x = 27,854.08 × 11,231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.39x = 312,853,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,853,238.18/20,184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.76

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