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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,103.78, 30,160.73 and 11,790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,103.78, 30,160.73 and 11,790.75 is: 17,689.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,103.78 : 30,160.73 = 11,790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,103.78/30,160.73 = 11,790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,103.78x = 30,160.73 × 11,790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,103.78x = 355,617,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,617,627.25/20,103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,689.09

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