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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,202.54, 30,317.63 and 7,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,202.54, 30,317.63 and 7,054.90 is: 10,587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,202.54 : 30,317.63 = 7,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,202.54/30,317.63 = 7,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,202.54x = 30,317.63 × 7,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,202.54x = 213,887,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,887,847.89/20,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.18

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