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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,011.91, 27,616.04 and 11,059.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,011.91, 27,616.04 and 11,059.22 is: 15,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,011.91 : 27,616.04 = 11,059.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,011.91/27,616.04 = 11,059.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,011.91x = 27,616.04 × 11,059.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,011.91x = 305,411,861.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,411,861.89/20,011.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,261.50

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