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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,058.51, 27,682.83 and 11,560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,058.51, 27,682.83 and 11,560.98 is: 15,955.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,058.51 : 27,682.83 = 11,560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,058.51/27,682.83 = 11,560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,058.51x = 27,682.83 × 11,560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,058.51x = 320,040,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,040,643.97/20,058.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,955.35

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