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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,029.46, 27,640.68 and 10,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,029.46, 27,640.68 and 10,954.94 is: 15,117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,029.46 : 27,640.68 = 10,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,029.46/27,640.68 = 10,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,029.46x = 27,640.68 × 10,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,029.46x = 302,801,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,801,990.96/20,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.83

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