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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,046.56, 27,663.81 and 11,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,046.56, 27,663.81 and 11,093.52 is: 15,308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,046.56 : 27,663.81 = 11,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,046.56/27,663.81 = 11,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,046.56x = 27,663.81 × 11,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,046.56x = 306,889,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,889,029.51/20,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,308.82

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