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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,016.75, 27,622.02 and 11,063.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,016.75, 27,622.02 and 11,063.73 is: 15,267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,016.75 : 27,622.02 = 11,063.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,016.75/27,622.02 = 11,063.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,016.75x = 27,622.02 × 11,063.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,016.75x = 305,602,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,602,571.33/20,016.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,267.34

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