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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,376.34, 30,554.43 and 7,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,376.34, 30,554.43 and 7,226.74 is: 10,836.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,376.34 : 30,554.43 = 7,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,376.34/30,554.43 = 7,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,376.34x = 30,554.43 × 7,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,376.34x = 220,808,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,808,921.46/20,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.53

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