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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.94, 30,221.01 and 7,001.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.94, 30,221.01 and 7,001.33 is: 10,501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.94 : 30,221.01 = 7,001.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.94/30,221.01 = 7,001.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.94x = 30,221.01 × 7,001.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.94x = 211,587,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,587,112.84/20,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.67

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