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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,215.80, 30,318.30 and 7,066.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,215.80, 30,318.30 and 7,066.80 is: 10,598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,215.80 : 30,318.30 = 7,066.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,215.80/30,318.30 = 7,066.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,215.80x = 30,318.30 × 7,066.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,215.80x = 214,253,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,253,362.44/20,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.31

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