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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.63, 27,606.34 and 11,052.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.63, 27,606.34 and 11,052.10 is: 15,251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.63 : 27,606.34 = 11,052.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.63/27,606.34 = 11,052.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.63x = 27,606.34 × 11,052.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.63x = 305,108,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,108,030.31/20,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.87

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