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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,388.21, 30,569.74 and 7,058.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,388.21, 30,569.74 and 7,058.11 is: 10,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,388.21 : 30,569.74 = 7,058.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,388.21/30,569.74 = 7,058.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,388.21x = 30,569.74 × 7,058.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,388.21x = 215,764,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,764,434.74/20,388.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.80

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