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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.93, 30,824.97 and 11,159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.93, 30,824.97 and 11,159.86 is: 16,770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.93 : 30,824.97 = 11,159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.93/30,824.97 = 11,159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.93x = 30,824.97 × 11,159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.93x = 344,002,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,002,195.58/20,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.02

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