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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,342.67, 30,514.11 and 7,195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,342.67, 30,514.11 and 7,195.06 is: 10,792.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,342.67 : 30,514.11 = 7,195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,342.67/30,514.11 = 7,195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,342.67x = 30,514.11 × 7,195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,342.67x = 219,550,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,550,699.73/20,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,792.62

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