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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,168.90, 27,830.46 and 11,214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,168.90, 27,830.46 and 11,214.62 is: 15,474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,168.90 : 27,830.46 = 11,214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,168.90/27,830.46 = 11,214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,168.90x = 27,830.46 × 11,214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,168.90x = 312,108,033.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,108,033.33/20,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.72

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