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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.10, 27,770.16 and 11,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.10, 27,770.16 and 11,170.52 is: 15,416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.10 : 27,770.16 = 11,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.10/27,770.16 = 11,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.10x = 27,770.16 × 11,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.10x = 310,207,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,207,127.68/20,122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.24

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