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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.04, 27,819.56 and 11,207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.04, 27,819.56 and 11,207.04 is: 15,465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.04 : 27,819.56 = 11,207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.04/27,819.56 = 11,207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.04x = 27,819.56 × 11,207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.04x = 311,774,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,774,921.70/20,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.00

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