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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,062.52, 27,682.36 and 11,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,062.52, 27,682.36 and 11,109.60 is: 15,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,062.52 : 27,682.36 = 11,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,062.52/27,682.36 = 11,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,062.52x = 27,682.36 × 11,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,062.52x = 307,539,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,539,946.66/20,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.08

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