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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,119.08, 27,761.38 and 11,166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,119.08, 27,761.38 and 11,166.66 is: 15,408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,119.08 : 27,761.38 = 11,166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,119.08/27,761.38 = 11,166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,119.08x = 27,761.38 × 11,166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,119.08x = 310,001,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,001,926.49/20,119.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,408.35

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