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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,251.32, 30,377.22 and 7,104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,251.32, 30,377.22 and 7,104.06 is: 10,656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,251.32 : 30,377.22 = 7,104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,251.32/30,377.22 = 7,104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,251.32x = 30,377.22 × 7,104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,251.32x = 215,801,593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,801,593.51/20,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.17

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