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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,005.76, 27,606.34 and 11,507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,005.76, 27,606.34 and 11,507.44 is: 15,879.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,005.76 : 27,606.34 = 11,507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,005.76/27,606.34 = 11,507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,005.76x = 27,606.34 × 11,507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,005.76x = 317,678,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,678,301.17/20,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,879.34

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