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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,157.73, 27,817.82 and 11,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,157.73, 27,817.82 and 11,083.25 is: 15,294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,157.73 : 27,817.82 = 11,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,157.73/27,817.82 = 11,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,157.73x = 27,817.82 × 11,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,157.73x = 308,311,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,311,909.21/20,157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,294.97

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