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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,011.78, 27,614.91 and 11,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,011.78, 27,614.91 and 11,059.30 is: 15,261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,011.78 : 27,614.91 = 11,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,011.78/27,614.91 = 11,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,011.78x = 27,614.91 × 11,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,011.78x = 305,401,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,401,574.16/20,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,261.09

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