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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.80, 30,316.66 and 7,730.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.80, 30,316.66 and 7,730.86 is: 11,595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.80 : 30,316.66 = 7,730.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.80/30,316.66 = 7,730.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.80x = 30,316.66 × 7,730.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.80x = 234,373,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,373,859.34/20,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.90

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