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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.47, 30,033.45 and 11,257.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.47, 30,033.45 and 11,257.90 is: 16,870.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.47 : 30,033.45 = 11,257.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.47/30,033.45 = 11,257.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.47x = 30,033.45 × 11,257.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.47x = 338,113,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,113,501.67/20,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.69

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