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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.09, 27,890.57 and 11,258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.09, 27,890.57 and 11,258.42 is: 15,536.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.09 : 27,890.57 = 11,258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.09/27,890.57 = 11,258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.09x = 27,890.57 × 11,258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.09x = 314,003,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,003,555.35/20,211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.20

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