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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,079.51, 27,709.05 and 11,127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,079.51, 27,709.05 and 11,127.15 is: 15,355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,079.51 : 27,709.05 = 11,127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,079.51/27,709.05 = 11,127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,079.51x = 27,709.05 × 11,127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,079.51x = 308,322,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,322,755.71/20,079.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.09

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