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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.23, 30,276.50 and 7,036.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.23, 30,276.50 and 7,036.58 is: 10,554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.23 : 30,276.50 = 7,036.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.23/30,276.50 = 7,036.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.23x = 30,276.50 × 7,036.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.23x = 213,042,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,042,827.80/20,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,554.92

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