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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.64, 30,008.22 and 11,259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.64, 30,008.22 and 11,259.64 is: 16,887.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.64 : 30,008.22 = 11,259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.64/30,008.22 = 11,259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.64x = 30,008.22 × 11,259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.64x = 337,881,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,881,754.24/20,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.64

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