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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,210.67, 30,315.74 and 5,217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,210.67, 30,315.74 and 5,217.84 is: 7,826.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,210.67 : 30,315.74 = 5,217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,210.67/30,315.74 = 5,217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,210.67x = 30,315.74 × 5,217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,210.67x = 158,182,654.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,182,654.71/20,210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.69

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