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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.92, 27,604.96 and 11,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.92, 27,604.96 and 11,052.24 is: 15,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.92 : 27,604.96 = 11,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.92/27,604.96 = 11,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.92x = 27,604.96 × 11,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.92x = 305,096,643.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,096,643.11/20,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.08

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