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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.31, 30,220.83 and 7,835.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.31, 30,220.83 and 7,835.31 is: 11,752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.31 : 30,220.83 = 7,835.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.31/30,220.83 = 7,835.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.31x = 30,220.83 × 7,835.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.31x = 236,789,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,789,571.51/20,147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,752.91

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