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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.66, 27,814.89 and 11,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.66, 27,814.89 and 11,773.54 is: 16,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.66 : 27,814.89 = 11,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.66/27,814.89 = 11,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.66x = 27,814.89 × 11,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.66x = 327,479,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,479,720.01/20,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,245.11

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