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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.95, 27,775.25 and 11,174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.95, 27,775.25 and 11,174.47 is: 15,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.95 : 27,775.25 = 11,174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.95/27,775.25 = 11,174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.95x = 27,775.25 × 11,174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.95x = 310,373,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,373,642.00/20,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.80

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