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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,182.33, 30,273.63 and 7,034.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,182.33, 30,273.63 and 7,034.65 is: 10,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,182.33 : 30,273.63 = 7,034.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,182.33/30,273.63 = 7,034.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,182.33x = 30,273.63 × 7,034.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,182.33x = 212,964,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,964,391.28/20,182.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.02

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