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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.16, 30,020.52 and 11,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.16, 30,020.52 and 11,270.52 is: 16,889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.16 : 30,020.52 = 11,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.16/30,020.52 = 11,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.16x = 30,020.52 × 11,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.16x = 338,346,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,346,871.07/20,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.34

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