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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,027.06, 30,020.97 and 11,146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,027.06, 30,020.97 and 11,146.63 is: 16,709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,027.06 : 30,020.97 = 11,146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,027.06/30,020.97 = 11,146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,027.06x = 30,020.97 × 11,146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,027.06x = 334,632,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,632,644.83/20,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,709.02

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