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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,411.55, 30,588.81 and 11,031.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,411.55, 30,588.81 and 11,031.35 is: 16,531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,411.55 : 30,588.81 = 11,031.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,411.55/30,588.81 = 11,031.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,411.55x = 30,588.81 × 11,031.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,411.55x = 337,435,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,435,716.25/20,411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.61

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