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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.58, 27,818.80 and 11,206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.58, 27,818.80 and 11,206.91 is: 15,465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.58 : 27,818.80 = 11,206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.58/27,818.80 = 11,206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.58x = 27,818.80 × 11,206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.58x = 311,762,787.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,762,787.91/20,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.51

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