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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.80, 27,821.39 and 11,208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.80, 27,821.39 and 11,208.24 is: 15,467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.80 : 27,821.39 = 11,208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.80/27,821.39 = 11,208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.80x = 27,821.39 × 11,208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.80x = 311,828,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,828,844.27/20,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.09

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