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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,204.84, 30,307.48 and 7,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,204.84, 30,307.48 and 7,057.24 is: 10,585.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,204.84 : 30,307.48 = 7,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,204.84/30,307.48 = 7,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,204.84x = 30,307.48 × 7,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,204.84x = 213,887,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,887,160.16/20,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.94

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