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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.92, 30,073.55 and 11,277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.92, 30,073.55 and 11,277.45 is: 16,922.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.92 : 30,073.55 = 11,277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.92/30,073.55 = 11,277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.92x = 30,073.55 × 11,277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.92x = 339,152,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,152,900.06/20,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,922.18

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