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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,257.92, 27,955.89 and 11,874.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,257.92, 27,955.89 and 11,874.42 is: 16,386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,257.92 : 27,955.89 = 11,874.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,257.92/27,955.89 = 11,874.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,257.92x = 27,955.89 × 11,874.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,257.92x = 331,959,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,959,979.33/20,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,386.68

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