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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,253.08, 30,388.44 and 7,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,253.08, 30,388.44 and 7,114.88 is: 10,675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,253.08 : 30,388.44 = 7,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,253.08/30,388.44 = 7,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,253.08x = 30,388.44 × 7,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,253.08x = 216,210,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,210,103.99/20,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.42

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