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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,155.21, 30,233.50 and 7,673.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,155.21, 30,233.50 and 7,673.37 is: 11,510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,155.21 : 30,233.50 = 7,673.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,155.21/30,233.50 = 7,673.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,155.21x = 30,233.50 × 7,673.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,155.21x = 231,992,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,992,742.50/20,155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.31

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