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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,152.44, 30,231.90 and 7,008.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,152.44, 30,231.90 and 7,008.54 is: 10,513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,152.44 : 30,231.90 = 7,008.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,152.44/30,231.90 = 7,008.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,152.44x = 30,231.90 × 7,008.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,152.44x = 211,881,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,881,480.43/20,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,513.94

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