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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,390.56, 30,588 and 7,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,390.56, 30,588 and 7,244.16 is: 10,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,390.56 : 30,588 = 7,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,390.56/30,588 = 7,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,390.56x = 30,588 × 7,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,390.56x = 221,584,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,584,366.08/20,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.01

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