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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.08, 27,969.84 and 11,883.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.08, 27,969.84 and 11,883.36 is: 16,400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.08 : 27,969.84 = 11,883.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.08/27,969.84 = 11,883.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.08x = 27,969.84 × 11,883.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.08x = 332,375,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,375,677.86/20,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,400.59

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