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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,265.84, 30,401.60 and 7,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,265.84, 30,401.60 and 7,115.20 is: 10,673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,265.84 : 30,401.60 = 7,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,265.84/30,401.60 = 7,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,265.84x = 30,401.60 × 7,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,265.84x = 216,313,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,313,464.32/20,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,673.80

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