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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,023.31, 27,631.74 and 11,071.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,023.31, 27,631.74 and 11,071.19 is: 15,278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,023.31 : 27,631.74 = 11,071.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,023.31/27,631.74 = 11,071.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,023.31x = 27,631.74 × 11,071.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,023.31x = 305,916,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,916,243.57/20,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.01

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