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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,060, 27,684.08 and 11,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,060, 27,684.08 and 11,228 is: 15,495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,060 : 27,684.08 = 11,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,060/27,684.08 = 11,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,060x = 27,684.08 × 11,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,060x = 310,836,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,836,850.24/20,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.36

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