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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,014.96, 27,622.07 and 11,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,014.96, 27,622.07 and 11,062.28 is: 15,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,014.96 : 27,622.07 = 11,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,014.96/27,622.07 = 11,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,014.96x = 27,622.07 × 11,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,014.96x = 305,562,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,562,962.06/20,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,266.73

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