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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.46, 27,605.67 and 11,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.46, 27,605.67 and 11,052.82 is: 15,252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.46 : 27,605.67 = 11,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.46/27,605.67 = 11,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.46x = 27,605.67 × 11,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.46x = 305,120,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,120,501.49/20,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.62

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