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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,009.94, 27,615.38 and 11,059.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,009.94, 27,615.38 and 11,059.19 is: 15,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,009.94 : 27,615.38 = 11,059.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,009.94/27,615.38 = 11,059.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,009.94x = 27,615.38 × 11,059.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,009.94x = 305,403,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,403,734.34/20,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.60

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