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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.98, 27,819.36 and 11,207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.98, 27,819.36 and 11,207.31 is: 15,466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.98 : 27,819.36 = 11,207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.98/27,819.36 = 11,207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.98x = 27,819.36 × 11,207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.98x = 311,780,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,780,191.52/20,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,466.07

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