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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,043.55, 27,663.01 and 11,544.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,043.55, 27,663.01 and 11,544.01 is: 15,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,043.55 : 27,663.01 = 11,544.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,043.55/27,663.01 = 11,544.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,043.55x = 27,663.01 × 11,544.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,043.55x = 319,342,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,342,186.59/20,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.42

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