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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,055.48, 27,676.78 and 11,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,055.48, 27,676.78 and 11,103.13 is: 15,322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,055.48 : 27,676.78 = 11,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,055.48/27,676.78 = 11,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,055.48x = 27,676.78 × 11,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,055.48x = 307,298,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,298,886.32/20,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,322.44

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