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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184, 27,854.04 and 11,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184, 27,854.04 and 11,352 is: 15,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184 : 27,854.04 = 11,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184/27,854.04 = 11,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184x = 27,854.04 × 11,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184x = 316,199,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,199,062.08/20,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,665.83

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