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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,153.70, 30,235.67 and 11,840.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,153.70, 30,235.67 and 11,840.74 is: 17,764.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,153.70 : 30,235.67 = 11,840.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,153.70/30,235.67 = 11,840.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,153.70x = 30,235.67 × 11,840.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,153.70x = 358,012,707.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,012,707.20/20,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,764.12

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