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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,370.05, 30,538.63 and 7,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,370.05, 30,538.63 and 7,215.24 is: 10,817.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,370.05 : 30,538.63 = 7,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,370.05/30,538.63 = 7,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,370.05x = 30,538.63 × 7,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,370.05x = 220,343,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,343,668.26/20,370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,817.04

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