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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,191.32, 30,287.12 and 7,043.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,191.32, 30,287.12 and 7,043.64 is: 10,565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,191.32 : 30,287.12 = 7,043.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,191.32/30,287.12 = 7,043.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,191.32x = 30,287.12 × 7,043.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,191.32x = 213,331,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,331,569.92/20,191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.51

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