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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,073.52, 27,703.02 and 11,121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,073.52, 27,703.02 and 11,121.85 is: 15,349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,073.52 : 27,703.02 = 11,121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,073.52/27,703.02 = 11,121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,073.52x = 27,703.02 × 11,121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,073.52x = 308,108,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,108,832.99/20,073.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,349.02

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