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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,176.80, 30,228.69 and 11,281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,176.80, 30,228.69 and 11,281.48 is: 16,901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176.80 : 30,228.69 = 11,281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176.80/30,228.69 = 11,281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176.80x = 30,228.69 × 11,281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176.80x = 341,024,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,024,328.40/20,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.81

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