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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.69, 30,018.83 and 11,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.69, 30,018.83 and 11,248.16 is: 16,856.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.69 : 30,018.83 = 11,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.69/30,018.83 = 11,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.69x = 30,018.83 × 11,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.69x = 337,656,396.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,656,396.52/20,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.11

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