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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,110.78, 30,171.23 and 11,797.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,110.78, 30,171.23 and 11,797.75 is: 17,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,110.78 : 30,171.23 = 11,797.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,110.78/30,171.23 = 11,797.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,110.78x = 30,171.23 × 11,797.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,110.78x = 355,952,628.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,952,628.73/20,110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,699.59

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