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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,209.59, 27,889.22 and 11,716.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,209.59, 27,889.22 and 11,716.63 is: 16,168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,209.59 : 27,889.22 = 11,716.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,209.59/27,889.22 = 11,716.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,209.59x = 27,889.22 × 11,716.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,209.59x = 326,767,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,767,631.30/20,209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,168.94

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