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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.14, 27,608.77 and 11,053.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.14, 27,608.77 and 11,053.85 is: 15,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.14 : 27,608.77 = 11,053.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.14/27,608.77 = 11,053.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.14x = 27,608.77 × 11,053.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.14x = 305,183,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,183,171.16/20,006.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.48

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