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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,048.81, 27,668.66 and 11,096.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,048.81, 27,668.66 and 11,096.31 is: 15,313.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,048.81 : 27,668.66 = 11,096.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,048.81/27,668.66 = 11,096.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,048.81x = 27,668.66 × 11,096.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,048.81x = 307,019,973.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,019,973.16/20,048.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,313.63

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