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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,216.80, 30,325.23 and 7,069.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,216.80, 30,325.23 and 7,069.15 is: 10,603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,216.80 : 30,325.23 = 7,069.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,216.80/30,325.23 = 7,069.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,216.80x = 30,325.23 × 7,069.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,216.80x = 214,373,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,373,599.65/20,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.74

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