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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,262.08, 27,964.32 and 11,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,262.08, 27,964.32 and 11,879.36 is: 16,395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,262.08 : 27,964.32 = 11,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,262.08/27,964.32 = 11,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,262.08x = 27,964.32 × 11,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,262.08x = 332,198,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,198,224.44/20,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,395.07

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