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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,231.34, 30,352.14 and 7,083.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,231.34, 30,352.14 and 7,083.37 is: 10,626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,231.34 : 30,352.14 = 7,083.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,231.34/30,352.14 = 7,083.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,231.34x = 30,352.14 × 7,083.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,231.34x = 214,995,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,995,581.14/20,231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.86

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