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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,679.71, 28,539.41 and 11,727.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,679.71, 28,539.41 and 11,727.27 is: 16,184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,679.71 : 28,539.41 = 11,727.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,679.71/28,539.41 = 11,727.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,679.71x = 28,539.41 × 11,727.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,679.71x = 334,689,308.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,689,308.07/20,679.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,184.43

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