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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,029.96, 27,640.28 and 11,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,029.96, 27,640.28 and 11,076.96 is: 15,285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,029.96 : 27,640.28 = 11,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,029.96/27,640.28 = 11,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,029.96x = 27,640.28 × 11,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,029.96x = 306,170,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,170,275.95/20,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.62

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