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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,055.08, 27,675.83 and 11,102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,055.08, 27,675.83 and 11,102.96 is: 15,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,055.08 : 27,675.83 = 11,102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,055.08/27,675.83 = 11,102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,055.08x = 27,675.83 × 11,102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,055.08x = 307,283,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,283,439.56/20,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,321.98

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