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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,274.48, 30,390.19 and 11,958.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,274.48, 30,390.19 and 11,958.41 is: 17,924.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,274.48 : 30,390.19 = 11,958.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,274.48/30,390.19 = 11,958.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,274.48x = 30,390.19 × 11,958.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,274.48x = 363,418,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,418,312.60/20,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,924.92

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