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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,079.39, 27,709.63 and 11,127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,079.39, 27,709.63 and 11,127.05 is: 15,355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,079.39 : 27,709.63 = 11,127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,079.39/27,709.63 = 11,127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,079.39x = 27,709.63 × 11,127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,079.39x = 308,326,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,326,345.05/20,079.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.36

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