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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,245.80, 30,368.70 and 11,497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,245.80, 30,368.70 and 11,497.80 is: 17,246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,245.80 : 30,368.70 = 11,497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,245.80/30,368.70 = 11,497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,245.80x = 30,368.70 × 11,497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,245.80x = 349,173,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,173,238.86/20,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,246.70

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