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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,394.67, 30,597.93 and 7,248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,394.67, 30,597.93 and 7,248.07 is: 10,874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,394.67 : 30,597.93 = 7,248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,394.67/30,597.93 = 7,248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,394.67x = 30,597.93 × 7,248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,394.67x = 221,775,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,775,938.50/20,394.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,874.21

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