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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.54, 27,946.76 and 11,751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.54, 27,946.76 and 11,751.72 is: 16,214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.54 : 27,946.76 = 11,751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.54/27,946.76 = 11,751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.54x = 27,946.76 × 11,751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.54x = 328,422,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,422,498.43/20,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,214.76

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