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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,159.70, 27,818.26 and 11,205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,159.70, 27,818.26 and 11,205.75 is: 15,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,159.70 : 27,818.26 = 11,205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,159.70/27,818.26 = 11,205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,159.70x = 27,818.26 × 11,205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,159.70x = 311,724,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,724,467.00/20,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.75

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