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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.97, 30,286.62 and 7,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.97, 30,286.62 and 7,043.32 is: 10,565.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.97 : 30,286.62 = 7,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.97/30,286.62 = 7,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.97x = 30,286.62 × 7,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.97x = 213,318,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,318,356.38/20,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.04

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