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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,055.82, 27,676.70 and 11,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,055.82, 27,676.70 and 11,103.13 is: 15,322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,055.82 : 27,676.70 = 11,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,055.82/27,676.70 = 11,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,055.82x = 27,676.70 × 11,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,055.82x = 307,297,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,297,998.07/20,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,322.14

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