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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,055.87, 27,676.35 and 11,102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,055.87, 27,676.35 and 11,102.67 is: 15,321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,055.87 : 27,676.35 = 11,102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,055.87/27,676.35 = 11,102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,055.87x = 27,676.35 × 11,102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,055.87x = 307,281,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,281,380.85/20,055.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,321.27

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