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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.08, 27,646.26 and 11,652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.08, 27,646.26 and 11,652.44 is: 16,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.08 : 27,646.26 = 11,652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.08/27,646.26 = 11,652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.08x = 27,646.26 × 11,652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.08x = 322,146,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,146,385.87/20,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.33

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