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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,015.61, 27,621.35 and 11,063.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,015.61, 27,621.35 and 11,063.33 is: 15,267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,015.61 : 27,621.35 = 11,063.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,015.61/27,621.35 = 11,063.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,015.61x = 27,621.35 × 11,063.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,015.61x = 305,584,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,584,279.34/20,015.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,267.30

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