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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.60, 30,220.20 and 7,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.60, 30,220.20 and 7,004.40 is: 10,504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.60 : 30,220.20 = 7,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.60/30,220.20 = 7,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.60x = 30,220.20 × 7,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.60x = 211,674,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,674,368.88/20,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.10

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