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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.84, 27,680.34 and 11,105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.84, 27,680.34 and 11,105.10 is: 15,323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.84 : 27,680.34 = 11,105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.84/27,680.34 = 11,105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.84x = 27,680.34 × 11,105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.84x = 307,392,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,392,985.38/20,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,323.80

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