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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.78, 30,005.88 and 11,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.78, 30,005.88 and 11,707.02 is: 17,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.78 : 30,005.88 = 11,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.78/30,005.88 = 11,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.78x = 30,005.88 × 11,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.78x = 351,279,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,279,437.28/20,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,554.51

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