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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,231.06, 30,360.24 and 7,083.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,231.06, 30,360.24 and 7,083.54 is: 10,630.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,231.06 : 30,360.24 = 7,083.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,231.06/30,360.24 = 7,083.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,231.06x = 30,360.24 × 7,083.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,231.06x = 215,057,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,057,974.45/20,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.09

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