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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,036.67, 27,650.78 and 11,084.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,036.67, 27,650.78 and 11,084.46 is: 15,296.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,036.67 : 27,650.78 = 11,084.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,036.67/27,650.78 = 11,084.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,036.67x = 27,650.78 × 11,084.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,036.67x = 306,493,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,493,909.46/20,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,296.65

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