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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,230.71, 30,324.99 and 11,332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,230.71, 30,324.99 and 11,332.99 is: 16,987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,230.71 : 30,324.99 = 11,332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,230.71/30,324.99 = 11,332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,230.71x = 30,324.99 × 11,332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,230.71x = 343,672,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,672,808.42/20,230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,987.68

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