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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,371.83, 30,560.78 and 7,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,371.83, 30,560.78 and 7,223.10 is: 10,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,371.83 : 30,560.78 = 7,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,371.83/30,560.78 = 7,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,371.83x = 30,560.78 × 7,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,371.83x = 220,743,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,743,570.02/20,371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.73

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