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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,341.97, 30,521.94 and 7,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,341.97, 30,521.94 and 7,017 is: 10,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,341.97 : 30,521.94 = 7,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,341.97/30,521.94 = 7,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,341.97x = 30,521.94 × 7,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,341.97x = 214,172,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,172,452.98/20,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.60

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