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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.55, 27,612.14 and 11,056.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.55, 27,612.14 and 11,056.05 is: 15,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.55 : 27,612.14 = 11,056.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.55/27,612.14 = 11,056.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.55x = 27,612.14 × 11,056.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.55x = 305,281,145.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,281,145.17/20,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.53

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