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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,275.09, 30,414.23 and 7,130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,275.09, 30,414.23 and 7,130.41 is: 10,696.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,275.09 : 30,414.23 = 7,130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,275.09/30,414.23 = 7,130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,275.09x = 30,414.23 × 7,130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,275.09x = 216,865,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,865,929.73/20,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,696.18

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