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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,163.53, 27,824.08 and 11,210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,163.53, 27,824.08 and 11,210.49 is: 15,469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163.53 : 27,824.08 = 11,210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163.53/27,824.08 = 11,210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163.53x = 27,824.08 × 11,210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163.53x = 311,921,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,921,570.60/20,163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,469.59

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