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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.05, 30,365.60 and 7,101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.05, 30,365.60 and 7,101.24 is: 10,645.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.05 : 30,365.60 = 7,101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.05/30,365.60 = 7,101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.05x = 30,365.60 × 7,101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.05x = 215,633,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,633,377.84/20,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.38

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