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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,267.54, 30,401.28 and 11,267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,267.54, 30,401.28 and 11,267.39 is: 16,901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,267.54 : 30,401.28 = 11,267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,267.54/30,401.28 = 11,267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,267.54x = 30,401.28 × 11,267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,267.54x = 342,542,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,542,926.25/20,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.06

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