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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,192.81, 27,865.42 and 11,240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,192.81, 27,865.42 and 11,240.01 is: 15,510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,192.81 : 27,865.42 = 11,240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,192.81/27,865.42 = 11,240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,192.81x = 27,865.42 × 11,240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,192.81x = 313,207,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,207,571.35/20,192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.85

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