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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,187.96, 30,273.30 and 7,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,187.96, 30,273.30 and 7,036.44 is: 10,551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,187.96 : 30,273.30 = 7,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,187.96/30,273.30 = 7,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,187.96x = 30,273.30 × 7,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,187.96x = 213,016,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,016,259.05/20,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.65

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