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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,163.13, 27,825.12 and 11,331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,163.13, 27,825.12 and 11,331.13 is: 15,636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163.13 : 27,825.12 = 11,331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163.13/27,825.12 = 11,331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163.13x = 27,825.12 × 11,331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163.13x = 315,289,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,289,856.20/20,163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,636.95

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