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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.10, 30,012.40 and 10,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.10, 30,012.40 and 10,011.24 is: 15,018.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.10 : 30,012.40 = 10,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.10/30,012.40 = 10,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.10x = 30,012.40 × 10,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.10x = 300,461,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,461,339.38/20,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.49

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