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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,262.06, 27,961.83 and 11,649.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,262.06, 27,961.83 and 11,649.54 is: 16,076.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,262.06 : 27,961.83 = 11,649.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,262.06/27,961.83 = 11,649.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,262.06x = 27,961.83 × 11,649.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,262.06x = 325,742,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,742,457.06/20,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,076.47

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