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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,811.14, 31,136.83 and 11,930.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,811.14, 31,136.83 and 11,930.73 is: 17,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,811.14 : 31,136.83 = 11,930.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,811.14/31,136.83 = 11,930.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,811.14x = 31,136.83 × 11,930.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,811.14x = 371,484,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,484,956.10/20,811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,850.30

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