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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.78, 30,285.09 and 7,717.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.78, 30,285.09 and 7,717.68 is: 11,570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.78 : 30,285.09 = 7,717.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.78/30,285.09 = 7,717.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.78x = 30,285.09 × 7,717.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.78x = 233,730,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,730,633.39/20,199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.95

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