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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,017.58, 27,624.76 and 11,065.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,017.58, 27,624.76 and 11,065.22 is: 15,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,017.58 : 27,624.76 = 11,065.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,017.58/27,624.76 = 11,065.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,017.58x = 27,624.76 × 11,065.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,017.58x = 305,674,046.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,674,046.85/20,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,270.28

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