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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,274.76, 30,425.76 and 7,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,274.76, 30,425.76 and 7,127.20 is: 10,695.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,274.76 : 30,425.76 = 7,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,274.76/30,425.76 = 7,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,274.76x = 30,425.76 × 7,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,274.76x = 216,850,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,850,476.67/20,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.59

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