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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,193.65, 27,866.61 and 11,240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,193.65, 27,866.61 and 11,240.92 is: 15,512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,193.65 : 27,866.61 = 11,240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,193.65/27,866.61 = 11,240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,193.65x = 27,866.61 × 11,240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,193.65x = 313,246,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,246,333.68/20,193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,512.12

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