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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,272.27, 30,395.98 and 7,126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,272.27, 30,395.98 and 7,126.15 is: 10,684.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,272.27 : 30,395.98 = 7,126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,272.27/30,395.98 = 7,126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,272.27x = 30,395.98 × 7,126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,272.27x = 216,606,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,606,312.88/20,272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.86

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