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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.59, 27,965.72 and 11,883.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.59, 27,965.72 and 11,883.47 is: 16,396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.59 : 27,965.72 = 11,883.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.59/27,965.72 = 11,883.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.59x = 27,965.72 × 11,883.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.59x = 332,329,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,329,595.40/20,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,396.29

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