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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,109.83, 27,747.41 and 11,611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,109.83, 27,747.41 and 11,611.80 is: 16,021.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,109.83 : 27,747.41 = 11,611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,109.83/27,747.41 = 11,611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,109.83x = 27,747.41 × 11,611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,109.83x = 322,197,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,197,317.38/20,109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,021.89

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