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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,115.23, 30,163.10 and 11,797.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,115.23, 30,163.10 and 11,797.97 is: 17,691.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,115.23 : 30,163.10 = 11,797.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,115.23/30,163.10 = 11,797.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,115.23x = 30,163.10 × 11,797.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,115.23x = 355,863,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,863,139.10/20,115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,691.23

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