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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,674.74, 30,993.36 and 7,517.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,674.74, 30,993.36 and 7,517.81 is: 11,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,674.74 : 30,993.36 = 7,517.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,674.74/30,993.36 = 7,517.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,674.74x = 30,993.36 × 7,517.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,674.74x = 233,002,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,002,262.18/20,674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,269.90

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