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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,615.67, 30,926.54 and 7,464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,615.67, 30,926.54 and 7,464.97 is: 11,198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,615.67 : 30,926.54 = 7,464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,615.67/30,926.54 = 7,464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,615.67x = 30,926.54 × 7,464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,615.67x = 230,865,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,865,634.65/20,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.55

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