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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,206.87, 30,324.17 and 7,059.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,206.87, 30,324.17 and 7,059.25 is: 10,593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,206.87 : 30,324.17 = 7,059.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,206.87/30,324.17 = 7,059.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,206.87x = 30,324.17 × 7,059.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,206.87x = 214,065,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,065,952.63/20,206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.72

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