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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,027.53, 27,635.56 and 11,073.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,027.53, 27,635.56 and 11,073.81 is: 15,280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,027.53 : 27,635.56 = 11,073.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,027.53/27,635.56 = 11,073.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,027.53x = 27,635.56 × 11,073.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,027.53x = 306,030,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,030,940.68/20,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.51

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