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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.17, 27,825.98 and 11,211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.17, 27,825.98 and 11,211.51 is: 15,471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.17 : 27,825.98 = 11,211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.17/27,825.98 = 11,211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.17x = 27,825.98 × 11,211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.17x = 311,971,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,971,253.03/20,164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,471.56

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