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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,223.60, 30,353.40 and 11,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,223.60, 30,353.40 and 11,893.20 is: 17,850.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,223.60 : 30,353.40 = 11,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,223.60/30,353.40 = 11,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,223.60x = 30,353.40 × 11,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,223.60x = 360,999,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,999,056.88/20,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,850.39

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