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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.44, 30,353.40 and 7,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.44, 30,353.40 and 7,085.52 is: 10,629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.44 : 30,353.40 = 7,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.44/30,353.40 = 7,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.44x = 30,353.40 × 7,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.44x = 215,069,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,069,622.77/20,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.41

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