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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.67, 30,382.21 and 7,785.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.67, 30,382.21 and 7,785.33 is: 11,670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.67 : 30,382.21 = 7,785.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.67/30,382.21 = 7,785.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.67x = 30,382.21 × 7,785.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.67x = 236,535,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,535,530.98/20,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.01

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