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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,360.97, 30,523.23 and 7,211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,360.97, 30,523.23 and 7,211.63 is: 10,810.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,360.97 : 30,523.23 = 7,211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,360.97/30,523.23 = 7,211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,360.97x = 30,523.23 × 7,211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,360.97x = 220,122,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,122,317.47/20,360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.99

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