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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183.76, 30,264.66 and 7,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183.76, 30,264.66 and 7,032.60 is: 10,545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183.76 : 30,264.66 = 7,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183.76/30,264.66 = 7,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183.76x = 30,264.66 × 7,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183.76x = 212,839,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,839,247.92/20,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.07

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