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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.74, 27,654.51 and 11,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.74, 27,654.51 and 11,544.24 is: 15,929.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.74 : 27,654.51 = 11,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.74/27,654.51 = 11,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.74x = 27,654.51 × 11,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.74x = 319,250,300.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,250,300.52/20,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,929.27

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