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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,002.15, 27,604.13 and 11,933.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,002.15, 27,604.13 and 11,933.67 is: 16,469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,002.15 : 27,604.13 = 11,933.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,002.15/27,604.13 = 11,933.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,002.15x = 27,604.13 × 11,933.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,002.15x = 329,418,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,418,518.39/20,002.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,469.16

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