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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.93, 27,777.12 and 11,053.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.93, 27,777.12 and 11,053.71 is: 15,254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.93 : 27,777.12 = 11,053.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.93/27,777.12 = 11,053.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.93x = 27,777.12 × 11,053.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.93x = 307,040,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,040,229.12/20,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.44

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