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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.51, 27,859.58 and 11,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.51, 27,859.58 and 11,237.78 is: 15,506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.51 : 27,859.58 = 11,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.51/27,859.58 = 11,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.51x = 27,859.58 × 11,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.51x = 313,079,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,079,886.53/20,190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.29

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