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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,166.02, 27,829.59 and 11,213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,166.02, 27,829.59 and 11,213.90 is: 15,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,166.02 : 27,829.59 = 11,213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,166.02/27,829.59 = 11,213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,166.02x = 27,829.59 × 11,213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,166.02x = 312,078,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,078,239.30/20,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.45

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