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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,124.93, 27,771.02 and 11,171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,124.93, 27,771.02 and 11,171.73 is: 15,416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,124.93 : 27,771.02 = 11,171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,124.93/27,771.02 = 11,171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,124.93x = 27,771.02 × 11,171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,124.93x = 310,250,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,250,337.26/20,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.22

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