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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,000.08, 29,997.96 and 11,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,000.08, 29,997.96 and 11,207.44 is: 16,809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,000.08 : 29,997.96 = 11,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,000.08/29,997.96 = 11,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,000.08x = 29,997.96 × 11,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,000.08x = 336,200,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,200,336.82/20,000.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.95

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