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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.78, 27,864.58 and 11,238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.78, 27,864.58 and 11,238.25 is: 15,509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.78 : 27,864.58 = 11,238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.78/27,864.58 = 11,238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.78x = 27,864.58 × 11,238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.78x = 313,149,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,149,116.19/20,190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,509.51

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