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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.70, 30,332.55 and 7,072.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.70, 30,332.55 and 7,072.70 is: 10,609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.70 : 30,332.55 = 7,072.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.70/30,332.55 = 7,072.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.70x = 30,332.55 × 7,072.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.70x = 214,533,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,533,026.39/20,221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.05

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