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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.58, 27,608.31 and 11,624.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.58, 27,608.31 and 11,624.94 is: 16,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.58 : 27,608.31 = 11,624.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.58/27,608.31 = 11,624.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.58x = 27,608.31 × 11,624.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.58x = 320,944,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,944,947.25/20,003.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,044.38

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