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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,265.58, 30,401.42 and 7,115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,265.58, 30,401.42 and 7,115.64 is: 10,674.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,265.58 : 30,401.42 = 7,115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,265.58/30,401.42 = 7,115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,265.58x = 30,401.42 × 7,115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,265.58x = 216,325,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,325,560.21/20,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.53

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