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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.98, 27,646.77 and 11,081.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.98, 27,646.77 and 11,081.32 is: 15,292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.98 : 27,646.77 = 11,081.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.98/27,646.77 = 11,081.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.98x = 27,646.77 × 11,081.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.98x = 306,362,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,362,705.34/20,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.15

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