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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,024.67, 27,632.94 and 11,071.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,024.67, 27,632.94 and 11,071.64 is: 15,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,024.67 : 27,632.94 = 11,071.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,024.67/27,632.94 = 11,071.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,024.67x = 27,632.94 × 11,071.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,024.67x = 305,941,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,941,963.82/20,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.25

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