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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,427.36, 28,184.82 and 11,924.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,427.36, 28,184.82 and 11,924.66 is: 16,453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,427.36 : 28,184.82 = 11,924.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,427.36/28,184.82 = 11,924.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,427.36x = 28,184.82 × 11,924.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,427.36x = 336,094,395.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,094,395.66/20,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,453.15

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