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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,119.35, 27,767.99 and 11,169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,119.35, 27,767.99 and 11,169.74 is: 15,416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,119.35 : 27,767.99 = 11,169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,119.35/27,767.99 = 11,169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,119.35x = 27,767.99 × 11,169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,119.35x = 310,161,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,161,228.62/20,119.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.07

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