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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,252.70, 30,379.05 and 7,103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,252.70, 30,379.05 and 7,103.70 is: 10,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,252.70 : 30,379.05 = 7,103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,252.70/30,379.05 = 7,103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,252.70x = 30,379.05 × 7,103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,252.70x = 215,803,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,803,657.49/20,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.55

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