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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.64, 31,071.33 and 11,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.64, 31,071.33 and 11,346.50 is: 17,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.64 : 31,071.33 = 11,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.64/31,071.33 = 11,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.64x = 31,071.33 × 11,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.64x = 352,550,690.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,550,690.49/20,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.86

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