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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,079.50, 27,709.70 and 11,126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,079.50, 27,709.70 and 11,126.97 is: 15,355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,079.50 : 27,709.70 = 11,126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,079.50/27,709.70 = 11,126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,079.50x = 27,709.70 × 11,126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,079.50x = 308,324,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,324,944.97/20,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.21

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