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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,009.91, 27,612.30 and 11,057.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,009.91, 27,612.30 and 11,057.33 is: 15,258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,009.91 : 27,612.30 = 11,057.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,009.91/27,612.30 = 11,057.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,009.91x = 27,612.30 × 11,057.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,009.91x = 305,318,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,318,423.65/20,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,258.36

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