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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,069.76, 27,697.83 and 11,118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,069.76, 27,697.83 and 11,118.12 is: 15,343.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069.76 : 27,697.83 = 11,118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069.76/27,697.83 = 11,118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069.76x = 27,697.83 × 11,118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069.76x = 307,947,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,947,797.68/20,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,343.87

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