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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,032.53, 27,644.34 and 11,079.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,032.53, 27,644.34 and 11,079.73 is: 15,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,032.53 : 27,644.34 = 11,079.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,032.53/27,644.34 = 11,079.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,032.53x = 27,644.34 × 11,079.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,032.53x = 306,291,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,291,837.01/20,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,289.73

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