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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,825.94, 31,206.11 and 11,452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,825.94, 31,206.11 and 11,452.04 is: 17,160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,825.94 : 31,206.11 = 11,452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,825.94/31,206.11 = 11,452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,825.94x = 31,206.11 × 11,452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,825.94x = 357,373,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,373,406.67/20,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,160.01

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