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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.96, 30,326.59 and 11,797.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.96, 30,326.59 and 11,797.67 is: 17,662.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.96 : 30,326.59 = 11,797.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.96/30,326.59 = 11,797.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.96x = 30,326.59 × 11,797.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.96x = 357,783,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,783,101.05/20,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.23

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