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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,257.44, 30,390.64 and 7,109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,257.44, 30,390.64 and 7,109.28 is: 10,665.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,257.44 : 30,390.64 = 7,109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,257.44/30,390.64 = 7,109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,257.44x = 30,390.64 × 7,109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,257.44x = 216,055,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,055,569.14/20,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.49

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