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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.87, 30,382.35 and 7,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.87, 30,382.35 and 7,104.25 is: 10,656.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.87 : 30,382.35 = 7,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.87/30,382.35 = 7,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.87x = 30,382.35 × 7,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.87x = 215,843,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,843,809.99/20,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.39

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