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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,644.52, 30,971.66 and 7,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,644.52, 30,971.66 and 7,497 is: 11,247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,644.52 : 30,971.66 = 7,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,644.52/30,971.66 = 7,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,644.52x = 30,971.66 × 7,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,644.52x = 232,194,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,194,497.54/20,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.27

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