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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,062.81, 30,084.09 and 11,745.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,062.81, 30,084.09 and 11,745.46 is: 17,612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,062.81 : 30,084.09 = 11,745.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,062.81/30,084.09 = 11,745.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,062.81x = 30,084.09 × 11,745.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,062.81x = 353,351,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,351,475.73/20,062.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,612.26

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