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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,376.66, 30,569.58 and 7,229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,376.66, 30,569.58 and 7,229.01 is: 10,845.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,376.66 : 30,569.58 = 7,229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,376.66/30,569.58 = 7,229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,376.66x = 30,569.58 × 7,229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,376.66x = 220,987,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,987,799.52/20,376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.14

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