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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,113.96, 27,755.76 and 11,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,113.96, 27,755.76 and 11,160.76 is: 15,401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,113.96 : 27,755.76 = 11,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,113.96/27,755.76 = 11,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,113.96x = 27,755.76 × 11,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,113.96x = 309,775,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,775,375.98/20,113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.01

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