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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,123.65, 27,770.94 and 11,171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,123.65, 27,770.94 and 11,171.73 is: 15,417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,123.65 : 27,770.94 = 11,171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,123.65/27,770.94 = 11,171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,123.65x = 27,770.94 × 11,171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,123.65x = 310,249,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,249,443.53/20,123.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,417.16

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