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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,267.88, 27,975.54 and 11,771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,267.88, 27,975.54 and 11,771.94 is: 16,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,267.88 : 27,975.54 = 11,771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,267.88/27,975.54 = 11,771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,267.88x = 27,975.54 × 11,771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,267.88x = 329,326,378.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,326,378.35/20,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,248.68

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