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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,172.96, 30,271.77 and 11,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,172.96, 30,271.77 and 11,869.20 is: 17,811.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,172.96 : 30,271.77 = 11,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,172.96/30,271.77 = 11,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,172.96x = 30,271.77 × 11,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,172.96x = 359,301,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,301,692.48/20,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,811.05

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