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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,179.40, 30,269.10 and 11,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,179.40, 30,269.10 and 11,431.40 is: 17,147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,179.40 : 30,269.10 = 11,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,179.40/30,269.10 = 11,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,179.40x = 30,269.10 × 11,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,179.40x = 346,018,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,018,189.74/20,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,147.10

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