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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.49, 30,195.07 and 11,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.49, 30,195.07 and 11,365.72 is: 17,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.49 : 30,195.07 = 11,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.49/30,195.07 = 11,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.49x = 30,195.07 × 11,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.49x = 343,188,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,188,711.00/20,149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,032.13

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