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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,209.83, 27,888.13 and 11,134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,209.83, 27,888.13 and 11,134.79 is: 15,365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,209.83 : 27,888.13 = 11,134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,209.83/27,888.13 = 11,134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,209.83x = 27,888.13 × 11,134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,209.83x = 310,528,415.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,528,415.37/20,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,365.22

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