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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,193.79, 30,264.63 and 11,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,193.79, 30,264.63 and 11,308.90 is: 16,948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,193.79 : 30,264.63 = 11,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,193.79/30,264.63 = 11,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,193.79x = 30,264.63 × 11,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,193.79x = 342,259,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,259,674.21/20,193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,948.76

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