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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,276.20, 30,414.30 and 11,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,276.20, 30,414.30 and 11,528.20 is: 17,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,276.20 : 30,414.30 = 11,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,276.20/30,414.30 = 11,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,276.20x = 30,414.30 × 11,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,276.20x = 350,622,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,622,133.26/20,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,292.30

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