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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,310.50, 28,030.92 and 11,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,310.50, 28,030.92 and 11,927 is: 16,460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,310.50 : 28,030.92 = 11,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,310.50/28,030.92 = 11,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,310.50x = 28,030.92 × 11,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,310.50x = 334,324,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,324,782.84/20,310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,460.69

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