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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.82, 27,647.16 and 11,081.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.82, 27,647.16 and 11,081.51 is: 15,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.82 : 27,647.16 = 11,081.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.82/27,647.16 = 11,081.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.82x = 27,647.16 × 11,081.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.82x = 306,372,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,372,141.78/20,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.75

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