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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,159.58, 27,819.67 and 11,206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,159.58, 27,819.67 and 11,206.86 is: 15,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,159.58 : 27,819.67 = 11,206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,159.58/27,819.67 = 11,206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,159.58x = 27,819.67 × 11,206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,159.58x = 311,771,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,771,146.94/20,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.16

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