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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,168.81, 30,243.96 and 11,852.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,168.81, 30,243.96 and 11,852.74 is: 17,773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,168.81 : 30,243.96 = 11,852.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,168.81/30,243.96 = 11,852.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,168.81x = 30,243.96 × 11,852.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,168.81x = 358,473,794.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,473,794.45/20,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,773.67

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