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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,024.12, 27,635.82 and 11,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,024.12, 27,635.82 and 11,639 is: 16,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,024.12 : 27,635.82 = 11,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,024.12/27,635.82 = 11,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,024.12x = 27,635.82 × 11,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,024.12x = 321,653,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,653,308.98/20,024.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,063.29

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