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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,078.63, 27,706.26 and 11,123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,078.63, 27,706.26 and 11,123.88 is: 15,349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,078.63 : 27,706.26 = 11,123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,078.63/27,706.26 = 11,123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,078.63x = 27,706.26 × 11,123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,078.63x = 308,201,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,201,111.49/20,078.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,349.71

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