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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,045.20, 27,658.44 and 11,430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,045.20, 27,658.44 and 11,430.16 is: 15,771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,045.20 : 27,658.44 = 11,430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,045.20/27,658.44 = 11,430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,045.20x = 27,658.44 × 11,430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,045.20x = 316,140,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,140,394.55/20,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,771.38

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