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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.41, 27,822.81 and 11,779.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.41, 27,822.81 and 11,779.29 is: 16,253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.41 : 27,822.81 = 11,779.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.41/27,822.81 = 11,779.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.41x = 27,822.81 × 11,779.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.41x = 327,732,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,732,947.60/20,164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,253.04

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