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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.62, 27,613.71 and 11,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.62, 27,613.71 and 11,623.50 is: 16,041.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.62 : 27,613.71 = 11,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.62/27,613.71 = 11,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.62x = 27,613.71 × 11,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.62x = 320,967,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,967,958.19/20,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,041.48

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