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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,049.67, 27,675.46 and 11,555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,049.67, 27,675.46 and 11,555.19 is: 15,950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,049.67 : 27,675.46 = 11,555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,049.67/27,675.46 = 11,555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,049.67x = 27,675.46 × 11,555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,049.67x = 319,795,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,795,128.82/20,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,950.14

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