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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,257.98, 30,386.79 and 7,107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,257.98, 30,386.79 and 7,107.27 is: 10,660.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,257.98 : 30,386.79 = 7,107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,257.98/30,386.79 = 7,107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,257.98x = 30,386.79 × 7,107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,257.98x = 215,967,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,967,120.96/20,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,660.84

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