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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,055.74, 27,675.72 and 11,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,055.74, 27,675.72 and 11,102.72 is: 15,321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,055.74 : 27,675.72 = 11,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,055.74/27,675.72 = 11,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,055.74x = 27,675.72 × 11,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,055.74x = 307,275,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,275,631.58/20,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,321.09

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