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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,105.28, 30,162.98 and 11,792.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,105.28, 30,162.98 and 11,792.25 is: 17,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,105.28 : 30,162.98 = 11,792.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,105.28/30,162.98 = 11,792.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,105.28x = 30,162.98 × 11,792.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,105.28x = 355,689,430.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,689,430.39/20,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,691.34

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