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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,046.68, 27,663.08 and 11,093.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,046.68, 27,663.08 and 11,093.55 is: 15,308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,046.68 : 27,663.08 = 11,093.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,046.68/27,663.08 = 11,093.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,046.68x = 27,663.08 × 11,093.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,046.68x = 306,881,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,881,761.13/20,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,308.36

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