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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,026.76, 27,635.84 and 11,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,026.76, 27,635.84 and 11,073.74 is: 15,281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,026.76 : 27,635.84 = 11,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,026.76/27,635.84 = 11,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,026.76x = 27,635.84 × 11,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,026.76x = 306,032,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,032,106.84/20,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,281.16

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