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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.96, 27,606.66 and 11,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.96, 27,606.66 and 11,052.44 is: 15,252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.96 : 27,606.66 = 11,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.96/27,606.66 = 11,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.96x = 27,606.66 × 11,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.96x = 305,120,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,120,815.22/20,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.26

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