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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,017.76, 27,623.31 and 11,064.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,017.76, 27,623.31 and 11,064.73 is: 15,268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,017.76 : 27,623.31 = 11,064.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,017.76/27,623.31 = 11,064.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,017.76x = 27,623.31 × 11,064.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,017.76x = 305,644,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,644,356.31/20,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.66

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