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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.36, 30,227.22 and 11,386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.36, 30,227.22 and 11,386.08 is: 17,079.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.36 : 30,227.22 = 11,386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.36/30,227.22 = 11,386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.36x = 30,227.22 × 11,386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.36x = 344,169,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,169,545.10/20,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,079.22

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