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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,058.69, 27,681.43 and 10,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,058.69, 27,681.43 and 10,984.44 is: 15,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,058.69 : 27,681.43 = 10,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,058.69/27,681.43 = 10,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,058.69x = 27,681.43 × 10,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,058.69x = 304,064,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,064,813.62/20,058.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.76

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