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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.62, 27,612.09 and 11,055.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.62, 27,612.09 and 11,055.69 is: 15,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.62 : 27,612.09 = 11,055.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.62/27,612.09 = 11,055.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.62x = 27,612.09 × 11,055.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.62x = 305,270,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,270,707.29/20,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.96

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