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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.76, 27,612.04 and 11,509.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.76, 27,612.04 and 11,509.65 is: 15,881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.76 : 27,612.04 = 11,509.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.76/27,612.04 = 11,509.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.76x = 27,612.04 × 11,509.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.76x = 317,804,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,804,878.80/20,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,881.70

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