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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.08, 27,823.70 and 11,209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.08, 27,823.70 and 11,209.66 is: 15,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.08 : 27,823.70 = 11,209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.08/27,823.70 = 11,209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.08x = 27,823.70 × 11,209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.08x = 311,894,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,894,216.94/20,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,469.35

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