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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,255.76, 30,397.23 and 7,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,255.76, 30,397.23 and 7,108.20 is: 10,667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,255.76 : 30,397.23 = 7,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,255.76/30,397.23 = 7,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,255.76x = 30,397.23 × 7,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,255.76x = 216,069,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,069,590.29/20,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,667.07

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