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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,255.68, 30,386.56 and 7,105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,255.68, 30,386.56 and 7,105.73 is: 10,659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,255.68 : 30,386.56 = 7,105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,255.68/30,386.56 = 7,105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,255.68x = 30,386.56 × 7,105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,255.68x = 215,918,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,918,690.99/20,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,659.66

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