Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,243.68, 27,938.64 and 11,860
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,243.68, 27,938.64 and 11,860 is: 16,368.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,243.68 : 27,938.64 = 11,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,243.68/27,938.64 = 11,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,243.68x = 27,938.64 × 11,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,243.68x = 331,352,270.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,352,270.40/20,243.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,368.18
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