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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,119.95, 27,764.22 and 11,167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,119.95, 27,764.22 and 11,167.45 is: 15,410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,119.95 : 27,764.22 = 11,167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,119.95/27,764.22 = 11,167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,119.95x = 27,764.22 × 11,167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,119.95x = 310,055,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,055,538.64/20,119.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.35

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