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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,470.36, 30,705.90 and 7,332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,470.36, 30,705.90 and 7,332.16 is: 10,998.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,470.36 : 30,705.90 = 7,332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,470.36/30,705.90 = 7,332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,470.36x = 30,705.90 × 7,332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,470.36x = 225,140,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,140,571.74/20,470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.37

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