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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.33, 30,352.83 and 7,082.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.33, 30,352.83 and 7,082.71 is: 10,625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.33 : 30,352.83 = 7,082.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.33/30,352.83 = 7,082.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.33x = 30,352.83 × 7,082.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.33x = 214,980,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,980,292.57/20,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,625.06

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