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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,424.46, 30,614.90 and 11,640.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,424.46, 30,614.90 and 11,640.46 is: 17,448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,424.46 : 30,614.90 = 11,640.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,424.46/30,614.90 = 11,640.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,424.46x = 30,614.90 × 11,640.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,424.46x = 356,371,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,371,518.85/20,424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,448.27

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