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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,068.70, 27,695.09 and 11,570.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,068.70, 27,695.09 and 11,570.67 is: 15,967.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,068.70 : 27,695.09 = 11,570.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,068.70/27,695.09 = 11,570.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,068.70x = 27,695.09 × 11,570.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,068.70x = 320,450,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,450,747.01/20,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,967.69

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