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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.83, 27,609.96 and 11,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.83, 27,609.96 and 11,054.90 is: 15,256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.83 : 27,609.96 = 11,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.83/27,609.96 = 11,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.83x = 27,609.96 × 11,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.83x = 305,225,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,225,301.98/20,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.05

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