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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,277.77, 30,406.68 and 11,846.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,277.77, 30,406.68 and 11,846.39 is: 17,763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,277.77 : 30,406.68 = 11,846.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,277.77/30,406.68 = 11,846.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,277.77x = 30,406.68 × 11,846.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,277.77x = 360,209,237.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,209,237.85/20,277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,763.75

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