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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,513.59, 30,825.98 and 11,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,513.59, 30,825.98 and 11,160.52 is: 16,771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,513.59 : 30,825.98 = 11,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,513.59/30,825.98 = 11,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,513.59x = 30,825.98 × 11,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,513.59x = 344,033,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,033,910.51/20,513.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.02

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