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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.60, 30,269.72 and 11,755.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.60, 30,269.72 and 11,755.83 is: 17,627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.60 : 30,269.72 = 11,755.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.60/30,269.72 = 11,755.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.60x = 30,269.72 × 11,755.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.60x = 355,845,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,845,554.26/20,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.81

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