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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,012.67, 27,615.33 and 11,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,012.67, 27,615.33 and 11,059.74 is: 15,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,012.67 : 27,615.33 = 11,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,012.67/27,615.33 = 11,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,012.67x = 27,615.33 × 11,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,012.67x = 305,418,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,418,369.81/20,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,261.25

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