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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197, 27,871.86 and 11,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197, 27,871.86 and 11,365 is: 15,683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197 : 27,871.86 = 11,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197/27,871.86 = 11,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197x = 27,871.86 × 11,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197x = 316,763,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,763,688.90/20,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.70

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