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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.58, 27,610.42 and 11,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.58, 27,610.42 and 11,056 is: 15,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.58 : 27,610.42 = 11,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.58/27,610.42 = 11,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.58x = 27,610.42 × 11,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.58x = 305,260,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,260,803.52/20,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.50

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