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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.78, 27,613.53 and 11,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.78, 27,613.53 and 11,058.30 is: 15,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.78 : 27,613.53 = 11,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.78/27,613.53 = 11,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.78x = 27,613.53 × 11,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.78x = 305,358,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,358,698.80/20,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.71

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