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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,017.67, 27,621.99 and 11,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,017.67, 27,621.99 and 11,063.96 is: 15,266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,017.67 : 27,621.99 = 11,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,017.67/27,621.99 = 11,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,017.67x = 27,621.99 × 11,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,017.67x = 305,608,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,608,592.48/20,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,266.94

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