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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.56, 30,363.33 and 7,099.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.56, 30,363.33 and 7,099.75 is: 10,643.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.56 : 30,363.33 = 7,099.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.56/30,363.33 = 7,099.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.56x = 30,363.33 × 7,099.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.56x = 215,572,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,572,116.75/20,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,643.14

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