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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,005.44, 27,607.56 and 11,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,005.44, 27,607.56 and 11,053.20 is: 15,253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,005.44 : 27,607.56 = 11,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,005.44/27,607.56 = 11,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,005.44x = 27,607.56 × 11,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,005.44x = 305,151,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,151,882.19/20,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.45

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