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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,069.67, 27,695.83 and 10,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,069.67, 27,695.83 and 10,994.96 is: 15,172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069.67 : 27,695.83 = 10,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069.67/27,695.83 = 10,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069.67x = 27,695.83 × 10,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069.67x = 304,514,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,514,543.02/20,069.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,172.87

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