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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.27, 27,682.19 and 11,106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.27, 27,682.19 and 11,106.52 is: 15,327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.27 : 27,682.19 = 11,106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.27/27,682.19 = 11,106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.27x = 27,682.19 × 11,106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.27x = 307,452,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,452,796.88/20,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.22

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