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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,410.82, 30,606.98 and 7,263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,410.82, 30,606.98 and 7,263.53 is: 10,892.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,410.82 : 30,606.98 = 7,263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,410.82/30,606.98 = 7,263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,410.82x = 30,606.98 × 7,263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,410.82x = 222,314,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,314,681.12/20,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.00

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