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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,191.76, 27,864.17 and 11,238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,191.76, 27,864.17 and 11,238.71 is: 15,509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,191.76 : 27,864.17 = 11,238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,191.76/27,864.17 = 11,238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,191.76x = 27,864.17 × 11,238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,191.76x = 313,157,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,157,269.83/20,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,509.16

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