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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,390.48, 30,594.36 and 11,145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,390.48, 30,594.36 and 11,145.68 is: 16,723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,390.48 : 30,594.36 = 11,145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,390.48/30,594.36 = 11,145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,390.48x = 30,594.36 × 11,145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,390.48x = 340,994,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,994,946.36/20,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.24

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