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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,371.91, 30,557.86 and 7,233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,371.91, 30,557.86 and 7,233.50 is: 10,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,371.91 : 30,557.86 = 7,233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,371.91/30,557.86 = 7,233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,371.91x = 30,557.86 × 7,233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,371.91x = 221,040,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,040,338.62/20,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.25

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