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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.13, 27,834.78 and 11,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.13, 27,834.78 and 11,338.13 is: 15,646.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.13 : 27,834.78 = 11,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.13/27,834.78 = 11,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.13x = 27,834.78 × 11,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.13x = 315,594,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,594,354.16/20,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,646.62

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