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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,129.16, 27,777.72 and 11,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,129.16, 27,777.72 and 11,176.56 is: 15,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,129.16 : 27,777.72 = 11,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,129.16/27,777.72 = 11,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,129.16x = 27,777.72 × 11,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,129.16x = 310,459,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,459,354.24/20,129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.36

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