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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.62, 27,606.29 and 11,052.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.62, 27,606.29 and 11,052.13 is: 15,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.62 : 27,606.29 = 11,052.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.62/27,606.29 = 11,052.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.62x = 27,606.29 × 11,052.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.62x = 305,108,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,108,305.90/20,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.89

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