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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.94, 27,683.74 and 11,108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.94, 27,683.74 and 11,108.44 is: 15,330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.94 : 27,683.74 = 11,108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.94/27,683.74 = 11,108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.94x = 27,683.74 × 11,108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.94x = 307,523,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,523,164.77/20,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,330.21

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