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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,239.97, 27,934.52 and 11,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,239.97, 27,934.52 and 11,747.12 is: 16,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,239.97 : 27,934.52 = 11,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,239.97/27,934.52 = 11,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,239.97x = 27,934.52 × 11,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,239.97x = 328,149,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,149,960.17/20,239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,212.97

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