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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,376.27, 28,119.35 and 11,884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,376.27, 28,119.35 and 11,884.28 is: 16,400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,376.27 : 28,119.35 = 11,884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,376.27/28,119.35 = 11,884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,376.27x = 28,119.35 × 11,884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,376.27x = 334,178,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,178,228.82/20,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,400.36

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