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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.33, 27,607.59 and 11,052.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.33, 27,607.59 and 11,052.63 is: 15,253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.33 : 27,607.59 = 11,052.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.33/27,607.59 = 11,052.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.33x = 27,607.59 × 11,052.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.33x = 305,136,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,136,477.46/20,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.52

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