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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,825.51, 31,236.23 and 11,340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,825.51, 31,236.23 and 11,340.88 is: 17,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,825.51 : 31,236.23 = 11,340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,825.51/31,236.23 = 11,340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,825.51x = 31,236.23 × 11,340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,825.51x = 354,246,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,246,286.34/20,825.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,010.21

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