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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,118.81, 27,767.28 and 11,169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,118.81, 27,767.28 and 11,169.18 is: 15,415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,118.81 : 27,767.28 = 11,169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,118.81/27,767.28 = 11,169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,118.81x = 27,767.28 × 11,169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,118.81x = 310,137,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,137,748.43/20,118.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,415.31

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