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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.74, 27,667.17 and 11,098.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.74, 27,667.17 and 11,098.01 is: 15,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.74 : 27,667.17 = 11,098.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.74/27,667.17 = 11,098.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.74x = 27,667.17 × 11,098.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.74x = 307,050,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,050,598.50/20,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,313.68

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