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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.64, 27,827.06 and 11,212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.64, 27,827.06 and 11,212.08 is: 15,472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.64 : 27,827.06 = 11,212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.64/27,827.06 = 11,212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.64x = 27,827.06 × 11,212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.64x = 311,999,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,999,222.88/20,164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.59

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