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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.70, 30,303.15 and 7,726.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.70, 30,303.15 and 7,726.90 is: 11,584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.70 : 30,303.15 = 7,726.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.70/30,303.15 = 7,726.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.70x = 30,303.15 × 7,726.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.70x = 234,149,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,149,409.74/20,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.84

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