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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,057.62, 27,679.73 and 11,105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,057.62, 27,679.73 and 11,105.26 is: 15,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,057.62 : 27,679.73 = 11,105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,057.62/27,679.73 = 11,105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,057.62x = 27,679.73 × 11,105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,057.62x = 307,390,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,390,598.38/20,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,325.38

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