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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,234.94, 30,333.92 and 7,080.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,234.94, 30,333.92 and 7,080.14 is: 10,613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,234.94 : 30,333.92 = 7,080.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,234.94/30,333.92 = 7,080.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,234.94x = 30,333.92 × 7,080.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,234.94x = 214,768,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,768,248.68/20,234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,613.73

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