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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,250.90, 30,391.74 and 7,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,250.90, 30,391.74 and 7,114.32 is: 10,676.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,250.90 : 30,391.74 = 7,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,250.90/30,391.74 = 7,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,250.90x = 30,391.74 × 7,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,250.90x = 216,216,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,216,563.72/20,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,676.89

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