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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.99, 27,611.43 and 11,055.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.99, 27,611.43 and 11,055.87 is: 15,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.99 : 27,611.43 = 11,055.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.99/27,611.43 = 11,055.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.99x = 27,611.43 × 11,055.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.99x = 305,268,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,268,380.59/20,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.32

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