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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,125.70, 30,217.35 and 11,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,125.70, 30,217.35 and 11,377.70 is: 17,082.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,125.70 : 30,217.35 = 11,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,125.70/30,217.35 = 11,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,125.70x = 30,217.35 × 11,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,125.70x = 343,803,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,803,943.10/20,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,082.83

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