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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,377.04, 28,119.30 and 11,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,377.04, 28,119.30 and 11,993 is: 16,549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,377.04 : 28,119.30 = 11,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,377.04/28,119.30 = 11,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,377.04x = 28,119.30 × 11,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,377.04x = 337,234,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,234,764.90/20,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,549.74

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