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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.43, 27,826.93 and 11,211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.43, 27,826.93 and 11,211.92 is: 15,472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.43 : 27,826.93 = 11,211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.43/27,826.93 = 11,211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.43x = 27,826.93 × 11,211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.43x = 311,993,229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,993,229.17/20,164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.46

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