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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,904.92, 31,329.12 and 11,530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,904.92, 31,329.12 and 11,530.89 is: 17,280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,904.92 : 31,329.12 = 11,530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,904.92/31,329.12 = 11,530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,904.92x = 31,329.12 × 11,530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,904.92x = 361,252,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,252,636.52/20,904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,280.75

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