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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.60, 30,221.40 and 11,831.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.60, 30,221.40 and 11,831.60 is: 17,747.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.60 : 30,221.40 = 11,831.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.60/30,221.40 = 11,831.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.60x = 30,221.40 × 11,831.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.60x = 357,567,516.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,567,516.24/20,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,747.40

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