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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.26, 27,775.10 and 11,174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.26, 27,775.10 and 11,174.50 is: 15,420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.26 : 27,775.10 = 11,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.26/27,775.10 = 11,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.26x = 27,775.10 × 11,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.26x = 310,372,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,372,854.95/20,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.52

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