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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,119.94, 27,765.45 and 11,167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,119.94, 27,765.45 and 11,167.22 is: 15,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,119.94 : 27,765.45 = 11,167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,119.94/27,765.45 = 11,167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,119.94x = 27,765.45 × 11,167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,119.94x = 310,062,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,062,888.55/20,119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.73

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