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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,063.67, 27,688.10 and 11,111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,063.67, 27,688.10 and 11,111.33 is: 15,333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,063.67 : 27,688.10 = 11,111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,063.67/27,688.10 = 11,111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,063.67x = 27,688.10 × 11,111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,063.67x = 307,651,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,651,567.84/20,063.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,333.76

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