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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,082.79, 27,713.77 and 11,698.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,082.79, 27,713.77 and 11,698.75 is: 16,144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,082.79 : 27,713.77 = 11,698.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,082.79/27,713.77 = 11,698.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,082.79x = 27,713.77 × 11,698.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,082.79x = 324,216,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,216,466.79/20,082.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,144.00

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