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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,469.70, 30,704.55 and 7,323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,469.70, 30,704.55 and 7,323.10 is: 10,984.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,469.70 : 30,704.55 = 7,323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,469.70/30,704.55 = 7,323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,469.70x = 30,704.55 × 7,323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,469.70x = 224,852,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,852,490.11/20,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.65

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