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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,016.64, 27,621.04 and 11,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,016.64, 27,621.04 and 11,062.69 is: 15,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,016.64 : 27,621.04 = 11,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,016.64/27,621.04 = 11,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,016.64x = 27,621.04 × 11,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,016.64x = 305,563,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,563,003.00/20,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,265.45

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