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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,024.60, 29,995.88 and 11,241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,024.60, 29,995.88 and 11,241.09 is: 16,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,024.60 : 29,995.88 = 11,241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,024.60/29,995.88 = 11,241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,024.60x = 29,995.88 × 11,241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,024.60x = 337,186,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,186,330.50/20,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.61

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