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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,005.50, 27,607.59 and 11,173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,005.50, 27,607.59 and 11,173.50 is: 15,419.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,005.50 : 27,607.59 = 11,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,005.50/27,607.59 = 11,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,005.50x = 27,607.59 × 11,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,005.50x = 308,473,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,473,406.87/20,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,419.43

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