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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,052.29, 27,671.75 and 11,099.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,052.29, 27,671.75 and 11,099.26 is: 15,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,052.29 : 27,671.75 = 11,099.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,052.29/27,671.75 = 11,099.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,052.29x = 27,671.75 × 11,099.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,052.29x = 307,135,947.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,135,947.91/20,052.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.75

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