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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,230.70, 30,359.74 and 7,083.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,230.70, 30,359.74 and 7,083.18 is: 10,629.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,230.70 : 30,359.74 = 7,083.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,230.70/30,359.74 = 7,083.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,230.70x = 30,359.74 × 7,083.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,230.70x = 215,043,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,043,503.17/20,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.56

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