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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,159.64, 27,822.06 and 11,778.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,159.64, 27,822.06 and 11,778.84 is: 16,255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,159.64 : 27,822.06 = 11,778.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,159.64/27,822.06 = 11,778.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,159.64x = 27,822.06 × 11,778.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,159.64x = 327,711,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,711,593.21/20,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,255.83

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