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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.15, 30,421.71 and 7,633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.15, 30,421.71 and 7,633.27 is: 11,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.15 : 30,421.71 = 7,633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.15/30,421.71 = 7,633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.15x = 30,421.71 × 7,633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.15x = 232,217,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,217,164.32/20,281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,449.90

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