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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,359.80, 30,539.70 and 7,213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,359.80, 30,539.70 and 7,213.50 is: 10,820.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,359.80 : 30,539.70 = 7,213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,359.80/30,539.70 = 7,213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,359.80x = 30,539.70 × 7,213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,359.80x = 220,298,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,298,125.95/20,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,820.25

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