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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,026.08, 27,635.84 and 11,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,026.08, 27,635.84 and 11,194.08 is: 15,447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,026.08 : 27,635.84 = 11,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,026.08/27,635.84 = 11,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,026.08x = 27,635.84 × 11,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,026.08x = 309,357,803.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,357,803.83/20,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.75

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