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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,354.16, 30,531.84 and 7,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,354.16, 30,531.84 and 7,215.60 is: 10,823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,354.16 : 30,531.84 = 7,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,354.16/30,531.84 = 7,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,354.16x = 30,531.84 × 7,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,354.16x = 220,305,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,305,544.70/20,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,823.61

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