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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.66, 27,607.32 and 11,052.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.66, 27,607.32 and 11,052.18 is: 15,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.66 : 27,607.32 = 11,052.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.66/27,607.32 = 11,052.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.66x = 27,607.32 × 11,052.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.66x = 305,121,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,121,069.96/20,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.50

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