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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,132.94, 27,783.39 and 11,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,132.94, 27,783.39 and 11,180.22 is: 15,428.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,132.94 : 27,783.39 = 11,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,132.94/27,783.39 = 11,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,132.94x = 27,783.39 × 11,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,132.94x = 310,624,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,624,412.55/20,132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,428.67

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