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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,409.46, 30,584.96 and 11,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,409.46, 30,584.96 and 11,626.24 is: 17,422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,409.46 : 30,584.96 = 11,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,409.46/30,584.96 = 11,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,409.46x = 30,584.96 × 11,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,409.46x = 355,588,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,588,085.35/20,409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,422.71

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