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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.96, 27,607.07 and 11,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.96, 27,607.07 and 11,052.24 is: 15,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.96 : 27,607.07 = 11,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.96/27,607.07 = 11,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.96x = 27,607.07 × 11,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.96x = 305,119,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,119,990.97/20,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.98

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