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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,042.34, 27,657.66 and 11,089.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,042.34, 27,657.66 and 11,089.68 is: 15,303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,042.34 : 27,657.66 = 11,089.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,042.34/27,657.66 = 11,089.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,042.34x = 27,657.66 × 11,089.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,042.34x = 306,714,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,714,598.95/20,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,303.33

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