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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,217.33, 30,328.83 and 7,066.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,217.33, 30,328.83 and 7,066.71 is: 10,601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,217.33 : 30,328.83 = 7,066.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,217.33/30,328.83 = 7,066.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,217.33x = 30,328.83 × 7,066.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,217.33x = 214,325,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,325,046.25/20,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.06

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