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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.98, 27,819.59 and 11,084.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.98, 27,819.59 and 11,084.82 is: 15,297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.98 : 27,819.59 = 11,084.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.98/27,819.59 = 11,084.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.98x = 27,819.59 × 11,084.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.98x = 308,375,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,375,178.73/20,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,297.16

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