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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,009.86, 27,614.19 and 11,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,009.86, 27,614.19 and 11,948.24 is: 16,488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,009.86 : 27,614.19 = 11,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,009.86/27,614.19 = 11,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,009.86x = 27,614.19 × 11,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,009.86x = 329,940,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,940,969.53/20,009.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,488.92

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