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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,134.51, 27,785.97 and 11,182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,134.51, 27,785.97 and 11,182.84 is: 15,432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,134.51 : 27,785.97 = 11,182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,134.51/27,785.97 = 11,182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,134.51x = 27,785.97 × 11,182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,134.51x = 310,725,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,725,987.29/20,134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.51

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