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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,436.34, 30,632.72 and 11,652.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,436.34, 30,632.72 and 11,652.34 is: 17,466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,436.34 : 30,632.72 = 11,652.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,436.34/30,632.72 = 11,652.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,436.34x = 30,632.72 × 11,652.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,436.34x = 356,942,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,942,868.56/20,436.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,466.09

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