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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,261.16, 30,405.31 and 7,113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,261.16, 30,405.31 and 7,113.57 is: 10,675.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,261.16 : 30,405.31 = 7,113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,261.16/30,405.31 = 7,113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,261.16x = 30,405.31 × 7,113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,261.16x = 216,290,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,290,149.03/20,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.11

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