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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.52, 27,609.06 and 11,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.52, 27,609.06 and 11,054.28 is: 15,254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.52 : 27,609.06 = 11,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.52/27,609.06 = 11,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.52x = 27,609.06 × 11,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.52x = 305,198,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,198,279.78/20,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.94

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