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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,460.60, 30,674.70 and 11,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,460.60, 30,674.70 and 11,226.60 is: 16,831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,460.60 : 30,674.70 = 11,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,460.60/30,674.70 = 11,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,460.60x = 30,674.70 × 11,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,460.60x = 344,372,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,372,587.02/20,460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,831.01

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