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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,274.09, 30,412.73 and 7,129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,274.09, 30,412.73 and 7,129.41 is: 10,694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,274.09 : 30,412.73 = 7,129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,274.09/30,412.73 = 7,129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,274.09x = 30,412.73 × 7,129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,274.09x = 216,824,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,824,821.39/20,274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,694.68

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