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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.11, 30,347.65 and 11,965.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.11, 30,347.65 and 11,965.11 is: 17,904.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.11 : 30,347.65 = 11,965.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.11/30,347.65 = 11,965.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.11x = 30,347.65 × 11,965.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.11x = 363,112,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,112,970.49/20,281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,904.00

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