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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,228.76, 30,323.94 and 7,072.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,228.76, 30,323.94 and 7,072.56 is: 10,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,228.76 : 30,323.94 = 7,072.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,228.76/30,323.94 = 7,072.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,228.76x = 30,323.94 × 7,072.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,228.76x = 214,467,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,467,885.09/20,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.13

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