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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.96, 30,190.77 and 11,237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.96, 30,190.77 and 11,237.13 is: 16,855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.96 : 30,190.77 = 11,237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.96/30,190.77 = 11,237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.96x = 30,190.77 × 11,237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.96x = 339,257,607.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,257,607.29/20,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.88

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