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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,137, 30,205.50 and 5,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,137, 30,205.50 and 5,545 is: 8,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,137 : 30,205.50 = 5,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,137/30,205.50 = 5,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,137x = 30,205.50 × 5,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,137x = 167,489,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,489,497.50/20,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.50

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