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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,014.64, 27,618.28 and 11,060.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,014.64, 27,618.28 and 11,060.69 is: 15,262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,014.64 : 27,618.28 = 11,060.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,014.64/27,618.28 = 11,060.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,014.64x = 27,618.28 × 11,060.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,014.64x = 305,477,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,477,274.81/20,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.70

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