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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.22, 30,363.48 and 7,085.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.22, 30,363.48 and 7,085.70 is: 10,633.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.22 : 30,363.48 = 7,085.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.22/30,363.48 = 7,085.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.22x = 30,363.48 × 7,085.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.22x = 215,146,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,146,510.24/20,233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.33

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