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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.52, 27,775.62 and 11,174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.52, 27,775.62 and 11,174.56 is: 15,420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.52 : 27,775.62 = 11,174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.52/27,775.62 = 11,174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.52x = 27,775.62 × 11,174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.52x = 310,380,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,380,332.23/20,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.69

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