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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,181.06, 27,853.44 and 11,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,181.06, 27,853.44 and 11,681.76 is: 16,122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,181.06 : 27,853.44 = 11,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,181.06/27,853.44 = 11,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,181.06x = 27,853.44 × 11,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,181.06x = 325,377,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,377,201.25/20,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,122.90

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