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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.68, 27,612.93 and 11,510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.68, 27,612.93 and 11,510.54 is: 15,883.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.68 : 27,612.93 = 11,510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.68/27,612.93 = 11,510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.68x = 27,612.93 × 11,510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.68x = 317,839,743.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,839,743.93/20,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,883.51

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