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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,255.82, 30,377.97 and 7,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,255.82, 30,377.97 and 7,774.98 is: 11,660.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,255.82 : 30,377.97 = 7,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,255.82/30,377.97 = 7,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,255.82x = 30,377.97 × 7,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,255.82x = 236,188,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,188,109.19/20,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,660.26

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