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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,479.91, 30,670.65 and 11,688.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,479.91, 30,670.65 and 11,688.17 is: 17,504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,479.91 : 30,670.65 = 11,688.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,479.91/30,670.65 = 11,688.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,479.91x = 30,670.65 × 11,688.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,479.91x = 358,483,617.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,483,617.86/20,479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,504.16

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