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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,159.70, 30,239.55 and 11,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,159.70, 30,239.55 and 11,411.70 is: 17,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,159.70 : 30,239.55 = 11,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,159.70/30,239.55 = 11,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,159.70x = 30,239.55 × 11,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,159.70x = 345,084,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,084,672.74/20,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,117.55

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