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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.54, 27,985.53 and 11,900.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.54, 27,985.53 and 11,900.74 is: 16,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.54 : 27,985.53 = 11,900.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.54/27,985.53 = 11,900.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.54x = 27,985.53 × 11,900.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.54x = 333,048,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,048,516.29/20,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,421.26

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