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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,047.68, 27,664.20 and 11,095.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,047.68, 27,664.20 and 11,095.02 is: 15,310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,047.68 : 27,664.20 = 11,095.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,047.68/27,664.20 = 11,095.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,047.68x = 27,664.20 × 11,095.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,047.68x = 306,934,852.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,934,852.28/20,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,310.24

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