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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,056.68, 27,678.51 and 11,554.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,056.68, 27,678.51 and 11,554.11 is: 15,944.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,056.68 : 27,678.51 = 11,554.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,056.68/27,678.51 = 11,554.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,056.68x = 27,678.51 × 11,554.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,056.68x = 319,800,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,800,549.18/20,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.84

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