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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,036.73, 27,651.46 and 10,962.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,036.73, 27,651.46 and 10,962.71 is: 15,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,036.73 : 27,651.46 = 10,962.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,036.73/27,651.46 = 10,962.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,036.73x = 27,651.46 × 10,962.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,036.73x = 303,134,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,134,895.64/20,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.96

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