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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167, 27,830.48 and 11,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167, 27,830.48 and 11,335 is: 15,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167 : 27,830.48 = 11,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167/27,830.48 = 11,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167x = 27,830.48 × 11,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167x = 315,458,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,458,490.80/20,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.31

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