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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167.80, 30,237.30 and 11,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167.80, 30,237.30 and 11,405.40 is: 17,099.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167.80 : 30,237.30 = 11,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167.80/30,237.30 = 11,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167.80x = 30,237.30 × 11,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167.80x = 344,868,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,868,501.42/20,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,099.96

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