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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,009.64, 27,611.91 and 11,056.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,009.64, 27,611.91 and 11,056.98 is: 15,257.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,009.64 : 27,611.91 = 11,056.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,009.64/27,611.91 = 11,056.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,009.64x = 27,611.91 × 11,056.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,009.64x = 305,304,336.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,304,336.63/20,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.86

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