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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,393.63, 28,143.27 and 11,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,393.63, 28,143.27 and 11,901.59 is: 16,424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,393.63 : 28,143.27 = 11,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,393.63/28,143.27 = 11,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,393.63x = 28,143.27 × 11,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,393.63x = 334,949,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,949,520.08/20,393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,424.23

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