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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,369.46, 30,530.52 and 7,711.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,369.46, 30,530.52 and 7,711.17 is: 11,557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,369.46 : 30,530.52 = 7,711.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,369.46/30,530.52 = 7,711.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,369.46x = 30,530.52 × 7,711.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,369.46x = 235,425,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,425,979.82/20,369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,557.79

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