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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.85, 29,976.57 and 11,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.85, 29,976.57 and 11,241.27 is: 16,845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.85 : 29,976.57 = 11,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.85/29,976.57 = 11,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.85x = 29,976.57 × 11,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.85x = 336,974,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,974,717.04/20,003.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.49

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