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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.29, 30,017.65 and 11,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.29, 30,017.65 and 11,695.40 is: 17,546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.29 : 30,017.65 = 11,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.29/30,017.65 = 11,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.29x = 30,017.65 × 11,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.29x = 351,068,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,068,423.81/20,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,546.15

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