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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.88, 27,975.72 and 11,888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.88, 27,975.72 and 11,888.08 is: 16,408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.88 : 27,975.72 = 11,888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.88/27,975.72 = 11,888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.88x = 27,975.72 × 11,888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.88x = 332,577,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,577,597.42/20,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,408.29

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