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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.64, 30,006.72 and 11,258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.64, 30,006.72 and 11,258.64 is: 16,886.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.64 : 30,006.72 = 11,258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.64/30,006.72 = 11,258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.64x = 30,006.72 × 11,258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.64x = 337,834,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,834,858.06/20,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,886.14

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