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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,312.75, 28,034.84 and 11,927.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,312.75, 28,034.84 and 11,927.63 is: 16,462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,312.75 : 28,034.84 = 11,927.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,312.75/28,034.84 = 11,927.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,312.75x = 28,034.84 × 11,927.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,312.75x = 334,389,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,389,138.99/20,312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,462.03

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