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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,383.02, 30,562.34 and 7,051.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,383.02, 30,562.34 and 7,051.64 is: 10,573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,383.02 : 30,562.34 = 7,051.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,383.02/30,562.34 = 7,051.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,383.02x = 30,562.34 × 7,051.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,383.02x = 215,514,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,514,619.24/20,383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.24

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