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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,484.73, 30,734.51 and 7,159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,484.73, 30,734.51 and 7,159.69 is: 10,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,484.73 : 30,734.51 = 7,159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,484.73/30,734.51 = 7,159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,484.73x = 30,734.51 × 7,159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,484.73x = 220,049,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,049,563.90/20,484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.13

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