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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,047.61, 27,665.54 and 11,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,047.61, 27,665.54 and 11,095.60 is: 15,311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,047.61 : 27,665.54 = 11,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,047.61/27,665.54 = 11,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,047.61x = 27,665.54 × 11,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,047.61x = 306,965,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,965,765.62/20,047.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,311.84

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