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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,011.51, 27,615.76 and 11,059.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,011.51, 27,615.76 and 11,059.53 is: 15,262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,011.51 : 27,615.76 = 11,059.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,011.51/27,615.76 = 11,059.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,011.51x = 27,615.76 × 11,059.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,011.51x = 305,417,326.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,417,326.19/20,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.08

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