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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,179.62, 27,847.44 and 11,227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,179.62, 27,847.44 and 11,227.19 is: 15,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,179.62 : 27,847.44 = 11,227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,179.62/27,847.44 = 11,227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,179.62x = 27,847.44 × 11,227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,179.62x = 312,648,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,648,360.66/20,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.27

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