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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,014.88, 30,030.92 and 11,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,014.88, 30,030.92 and 11,236.64 is: 16,859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,014.88 : 30,030.92 = 11,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,014.88/30,030.92 = 11,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,014.88x = 30,030.92 × 11,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,014.88x = 337,446,636.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,446,636.91/20,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,859.79

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