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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.14, 27,835.82 and 11,217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.14, 27,835.82 and 11,217.81 is: 15,481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.14 : 27,835.82 = 11,217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.14/27,835.82 = 11,217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.14x = 27,835.82 × 11,217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.14x = 312,256,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,256,939.95/20,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,481.15

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