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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,048.06, 27,665.88 and 11,095.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,048.06, 27,665.88 and 11,095.02 is: 15,310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,048.06 : 27,665.88 = 11,095.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,048.06/27,665.88 = 11,095.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,048.06x = 27,665.88 × 11,095.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,048.06x = 306,953,491.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,953,491.92/20,048.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,310.89

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