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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.08, 27,641.68 and 10,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.08, 27,641.68 and 10,955.68 is: 15,118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.08 : 27,641.68 = 10,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.08/27,641.68 = 10,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.08x = 27,641.68 × 10,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.08x = 302,833,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,833,400.74/20,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.93

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