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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,901.92, 31,355.60 and 11,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,901.92, 31,355.60 and 11,041.56 is: 16,563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,901.92 : 31,355.60 = 11,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,901.92/31,355.60 = 11,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,901.92x = 31,355.60 × 11,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,901.92x = 346,214,738.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,214,738.74/20,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.78

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