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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,383.66, 30,580.08 and 7,236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,383.66, 30,580.08 and 7,236.01 is: 10,855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,383.66 : 30,580.08 = 7,236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,383.66/30,580.08 = 7,236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,383.66x = 30,580.08 × 7,236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,383.66x = 221,277,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,277,764.68/20,383.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.64

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