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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.28, 27,832.71 and 11,670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.28, 27,832.71 and 11,670.97 is: 16,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.28 : 27,832.71 = 11,670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.28/27,832.71 = 11,670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.28x = 27,832.71 × 11,670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.28x = 324,834,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,834,723.43/20,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,105.42

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