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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,137.21, 30,198.62 and 7,653.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,137.21, 30,198.62 and 7,653.91 is: 11,478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,137.21 : 30,198.62 = 7,653.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,137.21/30,198.62 = 7,653.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,137.21x = 30,198.62 × 7,653.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,137.21x = 231,137,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,137,519.86/20,137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,478.13

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