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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,058.76, 27,681.36 and 11,106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,058.76, 27,681.36 and 11,106.25 is: 15,326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,058.76 : 27,681.36 = 11,106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,058.76/27,681.36 = 11,106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,058.76x = 27,681.36 × 11,106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,058.76x = 307,436,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,436,104.50/20,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.78

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