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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.56, 30,379.02 and 7,783.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.56, 30,379.02 and 7,783.22 is: 11,666.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.56 : 30,379.02 = 7,783.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.56/30,379.02 = 7,783.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.56x = 30,379.02 × 7,783.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.56x = 236,446,444.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,446,444.15/20,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.83

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