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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,152.70, 30,234.17 and 11,839.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,152.70, 30,234.17 and 11,839.74 is: 17,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,152.70 : 30,234.17 = 11,839.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,152.70/30,234.17 = 11,839.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,152.70x = 30,234.17 × 11,839.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,152.70x = 357,964,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,964,652.72/20,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,762.62

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