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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.72, 27,828.97 and 11,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.72, 27,828.97 and 11,669.58 is: 16,107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.72 : 27,828.97 = 11,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.72/27,828.97 = 11,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.72x = 27,828.97 × 11,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.72x = 324,752,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,752,362.56/20,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,107.37

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