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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,207.34, 30,311.07 and 7,059.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,207.34, 30,311.07 and 7,059.71 is: 10,589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,207.34 : 30,311.07 = 7,059.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,207.34/30,311.07 = 7,059.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,207.34x = 30,311.07 × 7,059.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,207.34x = 213,987,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,987,439.77/20,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.59

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