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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.30, 27,822.08 and 11,208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.30, 27,822.08 and 11,208.74 is: 15,467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.30 : 27,822.08 = 11,208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.30/27,822.08 = 11,208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.30x = 27,822.08 × 11,208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.30x = 311,850,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,850,460.98/20,161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.78

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