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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,244.58, 30,357.14 and 11,477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,244.58, 30,357.14 and 11,477.14 is: 17,210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,244.58 : 30,357.14 = 11,477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,244.58/30,357.14 = 11,477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,244.58x = 30,357.14 × 11,477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,244.58x = 348,413,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,413,145.78/20,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,210.19

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