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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.28, 30,416.82 and 7,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.28, 30,416.82 and 7,121.80 is: 10,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.28 : 30,416.82 = 7,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.28/30,416.82 = 7,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.28x = 30,416.82 × 7,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.28x = 216,622,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,622,508.68/20,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.76

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