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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,079.84, 27,710.14 and 11,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,079.84, 27,710.14 and 11,005.20 is: 15,187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,079.84 : 27,710.14 = 11,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,079.84/27,710.14 = 11,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,079.84x = 27,710.14 × 11,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,079.84x = 304,955,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,955,632.73/20,079.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.15

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