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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167.56, 27,831.09 and 11,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167.56, 27,831.09 and 11,215.02 is: 15,476.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167.56 : 27,831.09 = 11,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167.56/27,831.09 = 11,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167.56x = 27,831.09 × 11,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167.56x = 312,126,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,126,230.97/20,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.65

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