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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,210.34, 30,315.57 and 7,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,210.34, 30,315.57 and 7,062.72 is: 10,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,210.34 : 30,315.57 = 7,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,210.34/30,315.57 = 7,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,210.34x = 30,315.57 × 7,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,210.34x = 214,110,382.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,110,382.55/20,210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.10

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