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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,168.20, 27,829.98 and 11,214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,168.20, 27,829.98 and 11,214.25 is: 15,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,168.20 : 27,829.98 = 11,214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,168.20/27,829.98 = 11,214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,168.20x = 27,829.98 × 11,214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,168.20x = 312,092,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,092,394.75/20,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.48

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