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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.46, 30,382.03 and 11,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.46, 30,382.03 and 11,484.82 is: 17,215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.46 : 30,382.03 = 11,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.46/30,382.03 = 11,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.46x = 30,382.03 × 11,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.46x = 348,932,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,932,145.78/20,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,215.52

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