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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,423.81, 30,607.20 and 11,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,423.81, 30,607.20 and 11,043.60 is: 16,549.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,423.81 : 30,607.20 = 11,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,423.81/30,607.20 = 11,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,423.81x = 30,607.20 × 11,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,423.81x = 338,013,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,013,673.92/20,423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,549.99

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