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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,166, 27,829.08 and 11,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,166, 27,829.08 and 11,334 is: 15,640.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,166 : 27,829.08 = 11,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,166/27,829.08 = 11,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,166x = 27,829.08 × 11,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,166x = 315,414,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,414,792.72/20,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,640.92

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