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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,012.60, 27,617.46 and 11,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,012.60, 27,617.46 and 11,060.12 is: 15,263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,012.60 : 27,617.46 = 11,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,012.60/27,617.46 = 11,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,012.60x = 27,617.46 × 11,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,012.60x = 305,452,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,452,421.70/20,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,263.01

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