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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.16, 27,767.76 and 11,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.16, 27,767.76 and 11,170.08 is: 15,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.16 : 27,767.76 = 11,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.16/27,767.76 = 11,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.16x = 27,767.76 × 11,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.16x = 310,168,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,168,100.62/20,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,414.25

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