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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,023.76, 27,632.30 and 11,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,023.76, 27,632.30 and 11,071.04 is: 15,277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,023.76 : 27,632.30 = 11,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,023.76/27,632.30 = 11,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,023.76x = 27,632.30 × 11,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,023.76x = 305,918,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,918,188.11/20,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,277.76

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