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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,062.97, 27,686.55 and 11,110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,062.97, 27,686.55 and 11,110.28 is: 15,331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,062.97 : 27,686.55 = 11,110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,062.97/27,686.55 = 11,110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,062.97x = 27,686.55 × 11,110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,062.97x = 307,605,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,605,322.73/20,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,331.99

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