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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.56, 27,815.49 and 11,205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.56, 27,815.49 and 11,205.84 is: 15,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.56 : 27,815.49 = 11,205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.56/27,815.49 = 11,205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.56x = 27,815.49 × 11,205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.56x = 311,695,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,695,930.46/20,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.21

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