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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,247.84, 27,932.88 and 11,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,247.84, 27,932.88 and 11,860.80 is: 16,362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,247.84 : 27,932.88 = 11,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,247.84/27,932.88 = 11,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,247.84x = 27,932.88 × 11,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,247.84x = 331,306,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,306,303.10/20,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,362.55

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