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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,016.82, 27,622.92 and 11,064.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,016.82, 27,622.92 and 11,064.13 is: 15,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,016.82 : 27,622.92 = 11,064.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,016.82/27,622.92 = 11,064.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,016.82x = 27,622.92 × 11,064.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,016.82x = 305,623,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,623,456.94/20,016.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.33

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