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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,411.99, 30,620.72 and 7,264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,411.99, 30,620.72 and 7,264.47 is: 10,897.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,411.99 : 30,620.72 = 7,264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,411.99/30,620.72 = 7,264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,411.99x = 30,620.72 × 7,264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,411.99x = 222,443,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,443,301.82/20,411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.68

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