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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,079.70, 27,709.94 and 11,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,079.70, 27,709.94 and 11,005.28 is: 15,187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,079.70 : 27,709.94 = 11,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,079.70/27,709.94 = 11,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,079.70x = 27,709.94 × 11,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,079.70x = 304,955,641.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,955,641.36/20,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.26

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