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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.53, 27,681.08 and 10,983.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.53, 27,681.08 and 10,983.15 is: 15,156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.53 : 27,681.08 = 10,983.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.53/27,681.08 = 10,983.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.53x = 27,681.08 × 10,983.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.53x = 304,025,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,025,398.89/20,059.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.16

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