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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.30, 27,640.98 and 10,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.30, 27,640.98 and 10,955.52 is: 15,118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.30 : 27,640.98 = 10,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.30/27,640.98 = 10,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.30x = 27,640.98 × 10,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.30x = 302,821,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,821,309.21/20,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.16

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