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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,262.84, 30,397.30 and 7,112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,262.84, 30,397.30 and 7,112.90 is: 10,670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,262.84 : 30,397.30 = 7,112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,262.84/30,397.30 = 7,112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,262.84x = 30,397.30 × 7,112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,262.84x = 216,212,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,212,955.17/20,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.42

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