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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.78, 27,823.83 and 11,209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.78, 27,823.83 and 11,209.62 is: 15,468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.78 : 27,823.83 = 11,209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.78/27,823.83 = 11,209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.78x = 27,823.83 × 11,209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.78x = 311,894,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,894,561.24/20,162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.83

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