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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,112.39, 27,754.05 and 11,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,112.39, 27,754.05 and 11,159.66 is: 15,399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,112.39 : 27,754.05 = 11,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,112.39/27,754.05 = 11,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,112.39x = 27,754.05 × 11,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,112.39x = 309,725,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,725,622.85/20,112.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.74

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