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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,209.11, 27,887.49 and 11,134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,209.11, 27,887.49 and 11,134.19 is: 15,364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,209.11 : 27,887.49 = 11,134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,209.11/27,887.49 = 11,134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,209.11x = 27,887.49 × 11,134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,209.11x = 310,504,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,504,472.85/20,209.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.58

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