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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.84, 27,609.28 and 11,054.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.84, 27,609.28 and 11,054.96 is: 15,255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.84 : 27,609.28 = 11,054.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.84/27,609.28 = 11,054.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.84x = 27,609.28 × 11,054.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.84x = 305,219,486.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,219,486.03/20,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.76

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