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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,210.59, 27,890.60 and 11,717.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,210.59, 27,890.60 and 11,717.63 is: 16,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,210.59 : 27,890.60 = 11,717.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,210.59/27,890.60 = 11,717.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,210.59x = 27,890.60 × 11,717.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,210.59x = 326,811,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,811,731.28/20,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.32

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