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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,066.76, 27,674.73 and 15,042.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,066.76, 27,674.73 and 15,042.33 is: 20,745.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,066.76 : 27,674.73 = 15,042.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,066.76/27,674.73 = 15,042.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,066.76x = 27,674.73 × 15,042.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,066.76x = 416,292,421.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,292,421.32/20,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.37

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