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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,246.62, 30,363.99 and 7,096.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,246.62, 30,363.99 and 7,096.54 is: 10,642.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,246.62 : 30,363.99 = 7,096.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,246.62/30,363.99 = 7,096.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,246.62x = 30,363.99 × 7,096.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,246.62x = 215,479,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,479,269.59/20,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.73

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