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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.83, 27,611.04 and 11,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.83, 27,611.04 and 11,055.12 is: 15,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.83 : 27,611.04 = 11,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.83/27,611.04 = 11,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.83x = 27,611.04 × 11,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.83x = 305,243,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,243,360.52/20,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.96

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