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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,119.36, 27,764 and 11,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,119.36, 27,764 and 11,167.20 is: 15,410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,119.36 : 27,764 = 11,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,119.36/27,764 = 11,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,119.36x = 27,764 × 11,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,119.36x = 310,046,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,046,140.80/20,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.34

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