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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,387.21, 30,545.41 and 11,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,387.21, 30,545.41 and 11,033.67 is: 16,531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,387.21 : 30,545.41 = 11,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,387.21/30,545.41 = 11,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,387.21x = 30,545.41 × 11,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,387.21x = 337,027,831.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,027,831.83/20,387.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.34

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