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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,005.63, 27,607.72 and 11,053.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,005.63, 27,607.72 and 11,053.10 is: 15,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,005.63 : 27,607.72 = 11,053.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,005.63/27,607.72 = 11,053.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,005.63x = 27,607.72 × 11,053.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,005.63x = 305,150,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,150,889.93/20,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.25

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