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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,153.60, 30,223.20 and 7,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,153.60, 30,223.20 and 7,006.40 is: 10,507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,153.60 : 30,223.20 = 7,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,153.60/30,223.20 = 7,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,153.60x = 30,223.20 × 7,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,153.60x = 211,755,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,755,828.48/20,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.10

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