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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,397.47, 30,567.72 and 11,017.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,397.47, 30,567.72 and 11,017.26 is: 16,510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,397.47 : 30,567.72 = 11,017.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,397.47/30,567.72 = 11,017.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,397.47x = 30,567.72 × 11,017.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,397.47x = 336,772,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,772,518.85/20,397.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.51

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