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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,273.52, 30,397.86 and 7,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,273.52, 30,397.86 and 7,127.40 is: 10,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,273.52 : 30,397.86 = 7,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,273.52/30,397.86 = 7,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,273.52x = 30,397.86 × 7,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,273.52x = 216,657,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,657,707.36/20,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,686.73

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