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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,361.02, 30,544.83 and 7,210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,361.02, 30,544.83 and 7,210.53 is: 10,816.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,361.02 : 30,544.83 = 7,210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,361.02/30,544.83 = 7,210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,361.02x = 30,544.83 × 7,210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,361.02x = 220,244,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,244,413.06/20,361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,816.96

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