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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.64, 30,220.53 and 7,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.64, 30,220.53 and 7,001.04 is: 10,501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.64 : 30,220.53 = 7,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.64/30,220.53 = 7,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.64x = 30,220.53 × 7,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.64x = 211,574,988.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,574,988.25/20,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.23

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