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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,072.21, 27,701.21 and 11,120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,072.21, 27,701.21 and 11,120.54 is: 15,347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,072.21 : 27,701.21 = 11,120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,072.21/27,701.21 = 11,120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,072.21x = 27,701.21 × 11,120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,072.21x = 308,052,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,052,413.85/20,072.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.21

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