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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,209.42, 27,889.05 and 11,713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,209.42, 27,889.05 and 11,713.19 is: 16,164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,209.42 : 27,889.05 = 11,713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,209.42/27,889.05 = 11,713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,209.42x = 27,889.05 × 11,713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,209.42x = 326,669,741.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,669,741.57/20,209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,164.23

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