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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,016.89, 27,623.73 and 11,065.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,016.89, 27,623.73 and 11,065.38 is: 15,270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,016.89 : 27,623.73 = 11,065.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,016.89/27,623.73 = 11,065.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,016.89x = 27,623.73 × 11,065.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,016.89x = 305,667,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,667,069.47/20,016.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,270.46

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