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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,179.14, 27,847.08 and 11,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,179.14, 27,847.08 and 11,104.44 is: 15,324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,179.14 : 27,847.08 = 11,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,179.14/27,847.08 = 11,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,179.14x = 27,847.08 × 11,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,179.14x = 309,226,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,226,229.04/20,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,324.05

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