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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,005.20, 27,611.02 and 11,513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,005.20, 27,611.02 and 11,513.04 is: 15,890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,005.20 : 27,611.02 = 11,513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,005.20/27,611.02 = 11,513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,005.20x = 27,611.02 × 11,513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,005.20x = 317,886,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,886,777.70/20,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,890.21

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