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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.40, 27,807.96 and 11,977.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.40, 27,807.96 and 11,977.34 is: 16,522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.40 : 27,807.96 = 11,977.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.40/27,807.96 = 11,977.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.40x = 27,807.96 × 11,977.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.40x = 333,065,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,065,391.63/20,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.41

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