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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.37, 27,855.99 and 11,687.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.37, 27,855.99 and 11,687.87 is: 16,128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.37 : 27,855.99 = 11,687.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.37/27,855.99 = 11,687.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.37x = 27,855.99 × 11,687.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.37x = 325,577,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,577,259.48/20,186.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,128.57

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