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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,242.54, 30,363.99 and 7,094.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,242.54, 30,363.99 and 7,094.89 is: 10,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,242.54 : 30,363.99 = 7,094.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,242.54/30,363.99 = 7,094.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,242.54x = 30,363.99 × 7,094.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,242.54x = 215,429,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,429,169.01/20,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.40

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