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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,249.82, 30,382.02 and 7,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,249.82, 30,382.02 and 7,104.24 is: 10,658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,249.82 : 30,382.02 = 7,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,249.82/30,382.02 = 7,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,249.82x = 30,382.02 × 7,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,249.82x = 215,841,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,841,161.76/20,249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.92

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