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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,036.61, 27,674.19 and 15,022.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,036.61, 27,674.19 and 15,022.71 is: 20,749.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,036.61 : 27,674.19 = 15,022.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,036.61/27,674.19 = 15,022.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,036.61x = 27,674.19 × 15,022.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,036.61x = 415,741,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,741,330.85/20,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.09

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