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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,355.83, 30,533.51 and 11,471.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,355.83, 30,533.51 and 11,471.83 is: 17,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,355.83 : 30,533.51 = 11,471.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,355.83/30,533.51 = 11,471.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,355.83x = 30,533.51 × 11,471.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,355.83x = 350,275,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,275,178.66/20,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,207.61

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