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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,014.20, 30,042.90 and 11,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,014.20, 30,042.90 and 11,266.20 is: 16,911.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,014.20 : 30,042.90 = 11,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,014.20/30,042.90 = 11,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,014.20x = 30,042.90 × 11,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,014.20x = 338,469,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,469,319.98/20,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,911.46

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