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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,067.43, 30,101.16 and 11,805.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,067.43, 30,101.16 and 11,805.04 is: 17,707.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,067.43 : 30,101.16 = 11,805.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,067.43/30,101.16 = 11,805.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,067.43x = 30,101.16 × 11,805.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,067.43x = 355,345,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,345,397.85/20,067.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,707.57

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