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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,259.06, 30,370.08 and 7,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,259.06, 30,370.08 and 7,104.24 is: 10,649.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,259.06 : 30,370.08 = 7,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,259.06/30,370.08 = 7,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,259.06x = 30,370.08 × 7,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,259.06x = 215,756,337.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,756,337.14/20,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,649.87

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