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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,259.34, 30,392.04 and 7,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,259.34, 30,392.04 and 7,109.40 is: 10,665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,259.34 : 30,392.04 = 7,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,259.34/30,392.04 = 7,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,259.34x = 30,392.04 × 7,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,259.34x = 216,069,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,069,169.18/20,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.16

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