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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,823.67, 31,185.45 and 11,911.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,823.67, 31,185.45 and 11,911.98 is: 17,839.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,823.67 : 31,185.45 = 11,911.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,823.67/31,185.45 = 11,911.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,823.67x = 31,185.45 × 11,911.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,823.67x = 371,480,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,480,456.69/20,823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,839.34

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