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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,393.41, 30,540.90 and 11,601.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,393.41, 30,540.90 and 11,601.67 is: 17,374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,393.41 : 30,540.90 = 11,601.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,393.41/30,540.90 = 11,601.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,393.41x = 30,540.90 × 11,601.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,393.41x = 354,325,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,325,290.60/20,393.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,374.50

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