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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,410.76, 30,586.94 and 11,627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,410.76, 30,586.94 and 11,627.53 is: 17,424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,410.76 : 30,586.94 = 11,627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,410.76/30,586.94 = 11,627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,410.76x = 30,586.94 × 11,627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,410.76x = 355,650,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,650,471.46/20,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,424.65

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