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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,163.67, 27,825.29 and 11,211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,163.67, 27,825.29 and 11,211.01 is: 15,470.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163.67 : 27,825.29 = 11,211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163.67/27,825.29 = 11,211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163.67x = 27,825.29 × 11,211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163.67x = 311,949,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,949,520.87/20,163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,470.87

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