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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,571.64, 30,859.93 and 7,241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,571.64, 30,859.93 and 7,241.87 is: 10,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,571.64 : 30,859.93 = 7,241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,571.64/30,859.93 = 7,241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,571.64x = 30,859.93 × 7,241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,571.64x = 223,483,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,483,542.22/20,571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.67

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