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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.88, 27,857.89 and 11,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.88, 27,857.89 and 11,354.88 is: 15,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.88 : 27,857.89 = 11,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.88/27,857.89 = 11,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.88x = 27,857.89 × 11,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.88x = 316,322,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,322,998.00/20,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.73

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