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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,152.32, 30,233.36 and 7,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,152.32, 30,233.36 and 7,002.80 is: 10,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,152.32 : 30,233.36 = 7,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,152.32/30,233.36 = 7,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,152.32x = 30,233.36 × 7,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,152.32x = 211,718,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,718,173.41/20,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.90

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