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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,011.14, 27,615.67 and 11,058.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,011.14, 27,615.67 and 11,058.85 is: 15,261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,011.14 : 27,615.67 = 11,058.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,011.14/27,615.67 = 11,058.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,011.14x = 27,615.67 × 11,058.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,011.14x = 305,397,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,397,552.18/20,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,261.38

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