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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,191.76, 27,862.80 and 11,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,191.76, 27,862.80 and 11,239.76 is: 15,509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,191.76 : 27,862.80 = 11,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,191.76/27,862.80 = 11,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,191.76x = 27,862.80 × 11,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,191.76x = 313,171,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,171,184.93/20,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,509.85

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