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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.94, 27,768.39 and 11,169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.94, 27,768.39 and 11,169.92 is: 15,413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.94 : 27,768.39 = 11,169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.94/27,768.39 = 11,169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.94x = 27,768.39 × 11,169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.94x = 310,170,694.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,170,694.83/20,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,413.79

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