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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.80, 29,991.30 and 11,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.80, 29,991.30 and 11,241.40 is: 16,854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.80 : 29,991.30 = 11,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.80/29,991.30 = 11,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.80x = 29,991.30 × 11,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.80x = 337,144,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,144,199.82/20,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.01

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