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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,621, 30,947.89 and 7,477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,621, 30,947.89 and 7,477.12 is: 11,221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,621 : 30,947.89 = 7,477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,621/30,947.89 = 7,477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,621x = 30,947.89 × 7,477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,621x = 231,401,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,401,087.28/20,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,221.62

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