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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,123.59, 27,770.80 and 11,171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,123.59, 27,770.80 and 11,171.93 is: 15,417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,123.59 : 27,770.80 = 11,171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,123.59/27,770.80 = 11,171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,123.59x = 27,770.80 × 11,171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,123.59x = 310,253,287.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,253,287.81/20,123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,417.39

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