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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,273.74, 30,414.39 and 7,793.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,273.74, 30,414.39 and 7,793.26 is: 11,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,273.74 : 30,414.39 = 7,793.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,273.74/30,414.39 = 7,793.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,273.74x = 30,414.39 × 7,793.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,273.74x = 237,027,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,027,249.01/20,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,691.34

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