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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,285.05, 30,353.56 and 11,969.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,285.05, 30,353.56 and 11,969.05 is: 17,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,285.05 : 30,353.56 = 11,969.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,285.05/30,353.56 = 11,969.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,285.05x = 30,353.56 × 11,969.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,285.05x = 363,303,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,303,065.70/20,285.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,909.90

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