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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.68, 27,816.98 and 11,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.68, 27,816.98 and 11,205.30 is: 15,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.68 : 27,816.98 = 11,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.68/27,816.98 = 11,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.68x = 27,816.98 × 11,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.68x = 311,697,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,697,605.99/20,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.20

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