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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,068.24, 27,694.62 and 11,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,068.24, 27,694.62 and 11,115.52 is: 15,339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,068.24 : 27,694.62 = 11,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,068.24/27,694.62 = 11,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,068.24x = 27,694.62 × 11,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,068.24x = 307,840,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,840,102.50/20,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,339.67

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