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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,026.60, 29,998.87 and 11,243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,026.60, 29,998.87 and 11,243.09 is: 16,841.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,026.60 : 29,998.87 = 11,243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,026.60/29,998.87 = 11,243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,026.60x = 29,998.87 × 11,243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,026.60x = 337,279,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,279,995.31/20,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.60

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