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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.60, 30,317.40 and 11,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.60, 30,317.40 and 11,869.20 is: 17,814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.60 : 30,317.40 = 11,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.60/30,317.40 = 11,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.60x = 30,317.40 × 11,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.60x = 359,843,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,843,284.08/20,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,814.38

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