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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.76, 27,869.67 and 11,243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.76, 27,869.67 and 11,243.21 is: 15,513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.76 : 27,869.67 = 11,243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.76/27,869.67 = 11,243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.76x = 27,869.67 × 11,243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.76x = 313,344,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,344,413.09/20,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.82

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