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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.99, 30,223.78 and 7,001.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.99, 30,223.78 and 7,001.67 is: 10,502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.99 : 30,223.78 = 7,001.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.99/30,223.78 = 7,001.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.99x = 30,223.78 × 7,001.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.99x = 211,616,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,616,933.71/20,148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.61

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