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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.58, 27,683.76 and 11,107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.58, 27,683.76 and 11,107.91 is: 15,329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.58 : 27,683.76 = 11,107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.58/27,683.76 = 11,107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.58x = 27,683.76 × 11,107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.58x = 307,508,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,508,576.12/20,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.77

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