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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.24, 30,333.20 and 7,069.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.24, 30,333.20 and 7,069.62 is: 10,605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.24 : 30,333.20 = 7,069.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.24/30,333.20 = 7,069.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.24x = 30,333.20 × 7,069.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.24x = 214,444,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,444,197.38/20,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.42

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