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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,052, 27,671.36 and 11,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,052, 27,671.36 and 11,099.50 is: 15,317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,052 : 27,671.36 = 11,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,052/27,671.36 = 11,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,052x = 27,671.36 × 11,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,052x = 307,138,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,138,260.32/20,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,317.09

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