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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.64, 30,317.58 and 7,054.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.64, 30,317.58 and 7,054.81 is: 10,582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.64 : 30,317.58 = 7,054.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.64/30,317.58 = 7,054.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.64x = 30,317.58 × 7,054.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.64x = 213,884,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,884,766.56/20,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.26

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