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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,243.68 : 27,938.64 = 11,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,243.68/27,938.64 = 11,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,243.68x = 27,938.64 × 11,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,243.68x = 331,352,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,352,270.40/20,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,368.18

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