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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,174.73, 30,249.80 and 7,681.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,174.73, 30,249.80 and 7,681.41 is: 11,517.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,174.73 : 30,249.80 = 7,681.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,174.73/30,249.80 = 7,681.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,174.73x = 30,249.80 × 7,681.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,174.73x = 232,361,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,361,111.85/20,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.43

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