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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.79, 27,775.86 and 11,174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.79, 27,775.86 and 11,174.41 is: 15,421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.79 : 27,775.86 = 11,174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.79/27,775.86 = 11,174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.79x = 27,775.86 × 11,174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.79x = 310,378,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,378,847.74/20,126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,421.18

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