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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.49, 30,293.96 and 11,462.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.49, 30,293.96 and 11,462.55 is: 17,172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.49 : 30,293.96 = 11,462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.49/30,293.96 = 11,462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.49x = 30,293.96 × 11,462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.49x = 347,245,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,245,973.89/20,221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,172.13

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