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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,271.69, 30,409.15 and 7,127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,271.69, 30,409.15 and 7,127.01 is: 10,691.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,271.69 : 30,409.15 = 7,127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,271.69/30,409.15 = 7,127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,271.69x = 30,409.15 × 7,127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,271.69x = 216,726,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,726,316.14/20,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.08

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