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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,251.50, 27,947.07 and 11,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,251.50, 27,947.07 and 11,868 is: 16,377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,251.50 : 27,947.07 = 11,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,251.50/27,947.07 = 11,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,251.50x = 27,947.07 × 11,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,251.50x = 331,675,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,675,826.76/20,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,377.84

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