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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,026.09, 27,636.51 and 11,073.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,026.09, 27,636.51 and 11,073.73 is: 15,282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,026.09 : 27,636.51 = 11,073.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,026.09/27,636.51 = 11,073.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,026.09x = 27,636.51 × 11,073.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,026.09x = 306,039,249.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,039,249.88/20,026.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,282.03

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