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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,024.73, 27,632.34 and 11,524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,024.73, 27,632.34 and 11,524.59 is: 15,902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,024.73 : 27,632.34 = 11,524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,024.73/27,632.34 = 11,524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,024.73x = 27,632.34 × 11,524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,024.73x = 318,451,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,451,389.24/20,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.91

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