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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,049.08, 27,666.97 and 10,974.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,049.08, 27,666.97 and 10,974.65 is: 15,144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,049.08 : 27,666.97 = 10,974.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,049.08/27,666.97 = 10,974.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,049.08x = 27,666.97 × 10,974.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,049.08x = 303,635,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,635,146.54/20,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,144.60

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