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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,411.54, 30,588.80 and 11,031.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,411.54, 30,588.80 and 11,031.34 is: 16,531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,411.54 : 30,588.80 = 11,031.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,411.54/30,588.80 = 11,031.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,411.54x = 30,588.80 × 11,031.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,411.54x = 337,435,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,435,452.99/20,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.60

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