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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,026.38, 27,635.32 and 11,073.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,026.38, 27,635.32 and 11,073.36 is: 15,280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,026.38 : 27,635.32 = 11,073.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,026.38/27,635.32 = 11,073.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,026.38x = 27,635.32 × 11,073.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,026.38x = 306,015,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,015,847.08/20,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.64

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