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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,053.46, 27,673.49 and 11,101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,053.46, 27,673.49 and 11,101.14 is: 15,319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,053.46 : 27,673.49 = 11,101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,053.46/27,673.49 = 11,101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,053.46x = 27,673.49 × 11,101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,053.46x = 307,207,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,207,231.27/20,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,319.42

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