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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,216.59, 30,310.54 and 7,726.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,216.59, 30,310.54 and 7,726.09 is: 11,583.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,216.59 : 30,310.54 = 7,726.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,216.59/30,310.54 = 7,726.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,216.59x = 30,310.54 × 7,726.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,216.59x = 234,181,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,181,951.19/20,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.65

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