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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,176.36, 27,838.98 and 11,787.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,176.36, 27,838.98 and 11,787.88 is: 16,264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176.36 : 27,838.98 = 11,787.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176.36/27,838.98 = 11,787.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176.36x = 27,838.98 × 11,787.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176.36x = 328,162,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,162,555.56/20,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,264.71

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