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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.80, 27,612.52 and 11,057.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.80, 27,612.52 and 11,057.76 is: 15,258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.80 : 27,612.52 = 11,057.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.80/27,612.52 = 11,057.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.80x = 27,612.52 × 11,057.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.80x = 305,332,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,332,619.16/20,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,258.39

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