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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.63, 27,611.79 and 11,056.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.63, 27,611.79 and 11,056.13 is: 15,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.63 : 27,611.79 = 11,056.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.63/27,611.79 = 11,056.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.63x = 27,611.79 × 11,056.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.63x = 305,279,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,279,539.77/20,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.40

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