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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.96, 27,826.56 and 11,668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.96, 27,826.56 and 11,668.92 is: 16,105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.96 : 27,826.56 = 11,668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.96/27,826.56 = 11,668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.96x = 27,826.56 × 11,668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.96x = 324,705,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,705,902.52/20,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,105.68

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