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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,166.94, 27,829.06 and 11,214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,166.94, 27,829.06 and 11,214.11 is: 15,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,166.94 : 27,829.06 = 11,214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,166.94/27,829.06 = 11,214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,166.94x = 27,829.06 × 11,214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,166.94x = 312,078,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,078,140.04/20,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.74

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