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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.01, 30,230.64 and 7,665.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.01, 30,230.64 and 7,665.15 is: 11,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.01 : 30,230.64 = 7,665.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.01/30,230.64 = 7,665.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.01x = 30,230.64 × 7,665.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.01x = 231,722,276.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,722,276.83/20,145.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.71

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