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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,028.60, 30,001.90 and 11,245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,028.60, 30,001.90 and 11,245.08 is: 16,844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,028.60 : 30,001.90 = 11,245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,028.60/30,001.90 = 11,245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,028.60x = 30,001.90 × 11,245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,028.60x = 337,373,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,373,765.65/20,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.60

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