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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,021.64, 27,629.34 and 11,069.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,021.64, 27,629.34 and 11,069.16 is: 15,275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,021.64 : 27,629.34 = 11,069.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,021.64/27,629.34 = 11,069.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,021.64x = 27,629.34 × 11,069.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,021.64x = 305,833,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,833,585.15/20,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,275.15

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