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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,129.73, 27,778.19 and 11,176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,129.73, 27,778.19 and 11,176.70 is: 15,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,129.73 : 27,778.19 = 11,176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,129.73/27,778.19 = 11,176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,129.73x = 27,778.19 × 11,176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,129.73x = 310,468,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,468,496.17/20,129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.38

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