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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,899.61, 31,295.88 and 11,529.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,899.61, 31,295.88 and 11,529.21 is: 17,264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,899.61 : 31,295.88 = 11,529.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,899.61/31,295.88 = 11,529.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,899.61x = 31,295.88 × 11,529.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,899.61x = 360,816,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,816,801.48/20,899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,264.29

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