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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,247.60, 30,371.40 and 7,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,247.60, 30,371.40 and 7,101.30 is: 10,651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,247.60 : 30,371.40 = 7,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,247.60/30,371.40 = 7,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,247.60x = 30,371.40 × 7,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,247.60x = 215,676,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,676,422.82/20,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,651.95

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