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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.23, 27,609.98 and 11,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.23, 27,609.98 and 11,054.80 is: 15,255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.23 : 27,609.98 = 11,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.23/27,609.98 = 11,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.23x = 27,609.98 × 11,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.23x = 305,222,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,222,806.90/20,007.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.63

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