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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,222.88, 30,315.12 and 7,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,222.88, 30,315.12 and 7,066.68 is: 10,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,222.88 : 30,315.12 = 7,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,222.88/30,315.12 = 7,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,222.88x = 30,315.12 × 7,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,222.88x = 214,227,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,227,252.20/20,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.31

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